Anger, when left unchecked, has a way of turning inward. What begins as a reaction to someone else’s words or actions can quietly consume our own peace, joy, and spiritual clarity. Scripture repeatedly warns us about this danger, not because God ignores injustice, but because He understands the cost of a heart ruled by anger.

The Bible tells us, *“Be angry, and do not sin.”* In other words, there is a righteous response to wrong—but lingering, uncontrolled anger quickly becomes destructive. Like fire, anger can serve a purpose when properly contained, but when allowed to spread, it destroys everything in its path, including the one who started it. Bitterness hardens the heart, clouds discernment, and creates distance between us and God.

Jesus calls His followers to a higher way. He teaches us to forgive, to pray for those who hurt us, and to overcome evil with good. This is not weakness; it is spiritual strength. Forgiveness is not excusing wrong behavior—it is refusing to let someone else’s sin become the prison of your own soul. When we cling to anger, we relive the wound again and again, inflicting fresh pain on ourselves long after the original offense has passed.

Anger also affects our witness. A heart dominated by rage cannot clearly reflect Christ. The fruit of the Spirit—love, peace, patience, kindness, and self-control—cannot flourish in soil scorched by resentment. When we surrender our anger to God, we make room for healing and transformation.

This does not mean suppressing emotions or pretending hurt doesn’t exist. It means bringing our pain honestly before God and allowing His grace to reshape our response. God alone can extinguish the fires we ignite in our hearts.

Today, ask yourself: what fire are you carrying that is slowly burning you? Lay it at the feet of Christ. Choose forgiveness. Choose peace. When you release anger into God’s hands, you protect your soul—and make space for His healing light to shine through you.