Can Christian's Be Angry?

Bible Summary. God has given Christians a capacity and purpose for being angry. As Christians we have every right to take action against Christian hypocrisy that clearly misrepresents God. Christian hypocrisy is a primary cause for Christians to get justifiably angry. See below for Biblical commentary and scriptures in regard to Christian anger.

Christian Anger is a Non-vengeful Reaction to Sin.

God has given Christians a capacity and purpose for being angry. God has every right to act in vengeance and to judge us for our sin. On the other hand, Christians must direct their anger in a non-vengeful manner.

Key Bible Verse: Mark 3:5 advises us how Jesus acted in non-vengeful anger against the Pharisees.

Christian Anger Can Be Used to Take Action Against Christian Hypocrisy.

As Christians we have every right to take action against Christian hypocrisy that clearly misrepresents God. This anger is not to hurt people, but to correct a situation where the Word of God is clearly being misrepresented. If we take no action against Christian hypocrisy, we are basically condoning the hypocrisy that can leads people away from the truth of God.

Key Bible Verse: Mark 11:15 advises us of how Jesus acted out in anger against the moneychangers in the temple.

Christian Anger Can Be Used to Correct Hypocrites.

Christian hypocrisy is a primary cause for Christians to get justifiably angry. If Christians do not address Christian hypocrisy, this hypocrisy hurts Christians, the hypocrite, and prevents the true Gospel of Jesus Christ reaching non-Christians. Christian anger is how best to address Christian hypocrisy. Christian anger has the power of God's truth to spiritually and physically correct situations where the Word of God is being distorted and being misused.

Key Bible Verse: Galatians 2:11 advises us how Paul addressed Peter's hypocrisy.