24 Best Bible Verses About Controlling Anger

Category 1: The Wisdom of Pausing and Responding Gently James 1:19-20 “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” Reflection: This is a foundational principle for emotional and spiritual health. The counsel to be “quick to listen” and “slow to speak” creates a sacred pause between a provoking event and our reaction. In that…