New Testament · Epistle
James 1:20
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For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
About James 1:20
Few verses address Anger as directly as James 1:20. This New Testament passage from the epistle of James has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Ephesians 4:26
“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:”
- Ephesians 4:27
“Neither give place to the devil.”
- James 1:19
“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”
- Proverbs 15:1
“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
- Proverbs 29:11
“A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.”
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Promises and Prayers Connected to This Verse
Divine Promises
- Be Angry and Sin Not — the Governed Permission of Ephesians 4:26
Prayer Points
- Bringing Anger to God Before Sunset (Psalm 4:4, Ephesians 4:26)
How to Apply James 1:20
Pray through James 1:20 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Anger. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.