Is Anger a Sin? Fits of Anger in Galatians 5 and James 1:19

Galatians 5:20 lists fits of anger as a work of the flesh. James 1:19-20 commands being slow to anger. Why 'that's just how I am' is a denial of Christ's lordship over you.

We have become masters at baptizing our own sinful reactions, labeling our loss of self-control as 'passion' or 'just my personality.' Galatians 5:19-21 plainly lists fits of anger as works of the flesh.

Galatians 5:19 KJV

“That say, Let him make speed, and hasten his work, that we may see it: and let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw nigh and come, that we may know it!”

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James 1:19 KJV

“But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:”

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Read the full teaching with scripture quotes in your chosen translation at https://www.thelivingsword.org/sound-doctrine/anger-and-self-control

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