Episode Title: Righteous vs. Sinful Anger: Following Jesus’ Example
Episode Summary:
In today’s episode, we’re diving into the topic of anger—a powerful emotion that can be a buried topic because we are told “don’t be angry ever!” The Bible teaches us that not all anger is sinful, but how do we tell the difference between sinful anger and righteous anger?
We’ll look at examples from Scripture, including the times when Jesus Himself became angry—such as when He cleared the temple courts and confronted the Pharisees’ hypocrisy. His anger wasn’t about wounded pride or selfish desires; it was about protecting God’s glory, defending others, and standing against injustice.
Together, we’ll explore:
🔥 What sinful anger looks like: rooted in selfishness, bitterness, or personal resentment
✨ What righteous anger looks like: moved by love, compassion, justice, and a desire for God’s truth to be honored.
🕊️ How to spot the difference in our daily lives and pause to ask: Is my anger about me—or about God’s purposes?
❤️ Practical steps to handle anger biblically—learning to slow down, pray, think about the log in your own eye, and channel emotions toward loving action, grief, and empathy instead of destruction.
The goal isn’t to suppress anger but to let it be transformed by the Holy Spirit, so even in our strongest emotions, we reflect Jesus—living as compassionate, loving people who stand for truth and justice without sinning.