What are the effects of anger?

Genesis 27:41-43Esau hated Jacob because their father had given Jacob the blessing. And Esau began to scheme: “. . . I will kill my brother, Jacob.” But Rebekah heard about Esau’s plans. So she sent for Jacob and told him, “. . . Flee to my brother, Laban, in Haran.”

Anger can isolate us from other people.

Psalm 37:8Stop being angry! . . . Do not lose your temper—it only leads to harm.

James 1:19-20Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires.

Anger can produce ungodliness and evil motives in us.

1 Samuel 20:30-31Saul boiled with rage at Jonathan . . . “As long as that son of Jesse is alive, you’ll never be king. Now go and get him so I can kill him!”

Anger can spawn evil motives and lead to ungodly actions. Left to grow unchecked, anger can eventually produce thoughts of violence that can even lead to murder because it blinds us to what is right and good. Saul’s jealous anger blinded him to the fact that God had already chosen David to be the next king. As a result, Saul plotted to kill David.

Genesis 4:1-12This made Cain very angry . . . One day . . . Cain attacked his brother, Abel, and killed him.

Anger in its strongest form produces thoughts of violence that can even lead to murder.

Proverbs 15:1A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.

Anger leads to conflict and arguments, and harsh words feed the fires of anger even more.