Brothers and sisters in Christ, what is your understanding of?

Question

this scripture?
Ephesians 4:26-27
26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and give no opportunity to the devil.

My understanding is that we are not to remain in a state of anger or frustration. That to do so is sin and it gives the enemy of our souls, the devil, a place in our lives that is a foothold which can in time destroy our walk, and our witness.
We are not to hold grudges.

Answer 1

Another characteristic of the old nature that has to be put off is bad temper, or a lifestyle characterized by anger. The words, don’t sin by letting anger gain control over you, are quoted from Psalm 4:4. The Bible doesn’t tell us that we shouldn’t feel angry, but it points out that it is important to handle our anger properly. We must not indulge our angry feelings or let them lead to pride, hatred, or self-righteousness. Jesus Christ became angry at the merchants in the Temple, but this was righteous anger and did not lead him to sin. Believers must follow Jesus’ example. We ought to reserve our anger for when we see God dishonored or people wronged. If we get angry, we must do so without sinning. To do this, we should deal with our anger before the sun goes down. According to Deuteronomy, sunset was the time by which wrongs against God and against others should be made right (Deuteronomy 24:13, 15). Anger that is allowed to smolder and burn over time can eventually burst into flame and give a mighty foothold to the Devil, causing people to sin as they become bitter and resentful. It is so much better to deal with the situation immediately; perhaps the previous admonition to lovingly speak the truth can solve the problem.

Answer 2

I think that you are correct.

The verse suggests that it is normal and permissible to become angry. However, we should not let our anger carry over to a sinful state. Such as when we seek revenge for some perceived offense.

It is best to seek to resolve the situation that brought about the anger quickly. Do not let it fester. This will give rise to an occasion to sin.

Don't let the devil have an opportunity to work on our thoughts. Playing and replaying the offense over in our minds. Giving us time to contemplate revenge or other sinful behaviors.

~Neeva

Answer 3

You missed the first half.

'be angry and do not sin' part.

We should not let our anger cause us to react in the way of sin.

Such as to hit the one causing the anger.

be it physically or even verbally.

Psalms says to have our anger in our bed, a place were we can't reach the person causing us the anger.

If we respone other than with love, we've acted like Satan and not Jesus.

Answer 4

Yes; you are correct for the most part. The objective is for the Christian to attempt to gain his or her "brother" - this is not always case though. We are the ones, which benefit, as we refuse to carry the anger and resentment around in our minds and allow the toxicity to self-"cannibalize" us. Anger when left undealt with will eventually make us sick both, physically and mentally. It is like acid working on a piece of metal ! Satan wants to remove us from our spiritual relationship with our Creator, as he has done with Adam & Eve from the very beginning.

Answer 5

I think you're right on. I can get angry at a person and not strike out at them. I think this is the meaning of the first part of the verse, as well.

Yes, I agree with your interpretation.

Answer 6

my understanding of the scripture is dont let the devil try to trick you into rebelling against God and dont let the devil try to come between anyone and God. and be good dont sin wickedly.

Answer 7

Never were truer words spoken

Answer 8

Yep... sounds 'bout right to me.

Answer 9

Your explanation is perfect.

Answer 10

Sounds right on to me. kudos..