Kate Motaung

Anger is a normal human emotion that can be kindled in numerous ways – from a small inconvenience such as being delayed in a traffic queue to unhappiness caused in marriage when partners are not meeting one another’s needs sufficiently. It is not unusual to be angered, and short of anger issues, anger in itself is not necessarily sinful. In the Bible, the command is “In your anger, do not sin” (Ephesians 4:25, NIV) – meaning that it is assumed that we will get angry, but the aspect that God is concerned with is how we respond when this emotion is provoked in us. Likewise, just because we feel angry at times, this does not mean that we have anger issues. Signs of anger issues that need to be dealt with are those that are expressed in unhealthy ways that are damaging to those around us and our own mental and spiritual wellbeing. If you feel that you lack self-control in the instances below, it might be worth exploring Carrollton Christian Counseling to get a better grip on your emotions: Signs of Anger Issues You get easily annoyed Our friends, spouses, parents, other family members, and colleagues are bound to annoy us at times. Chances are, the better you get to know someone, the more you will be exposed to all aspects of their personality, not just the pleasant side. This can evoke annoyance and frustration, but signs of anger issues can be a constant inability to handle others’ shortcomings. If you are easily annoyed by the many inconveniences of daily life, it is worth asking yourself why you feel so angry – sometimes there can be a deeper source of frustration that needs to be worked through. Scripture tells us to love one another, and that as Christians [...]