Eto po Q & A
How is God’s anger different from ours?
God never loses his temper, is always in control and always responds appropriately to faithlessness. When he is angry, he does not sin, as we often do (Eph 4:26). Because he is holy and just, he cannot tolerate a lifestyle of disobedience. Becoming angry without sinning is difficult for us, but it is possible. See When does anger become sinful? (Eph 4:26) and When is anger okay? (Jas 1:19 – 20).
Leviticus 26:28 NIV
then in my anger I will be hostile toward you, and I myself will punish you for your sins seven times over.
Ephesians 4:26 NIV
“In your anger do not sin” : Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,
James 1:19 NIV
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,
Is God wrong to be jealous?
In its usual sense, jealousy is a sinful trait (Gal 5:19 – 20), but the word can also denote a godly quality (2Co 11:2). In this second sense, God is jealous (the word is related to the word zealous) for people’s faithfulness. God’s jealousy shows his love, not selfishness or lack of control. God’s righteous jealousy causes him to take vengeance on those who hurt his children.
Nahum 1:2 NIV
The Lord is a jealous and avenging God; the Lord takes vengeance and is filled with wrath. The Lord takes vengeance on his foes and vents his wrath against his enemies.
2 Corinthians 11:2 NIV
I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so that I might present you as a pure ****** to him.
Galatians 5:19 NIV
The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery;
Why didn’t God kill just Pharaoh’s firstborn instead of the firstborn of all the Egyptians?
In the ancient world, corporate identity was strong, and the Egyptians worshiped the same impotent gods their pharaoh did. Thus, God’s demonstration of power was as much for them as for Pharaoh. Furthermore, a single death could have been construed as mere coincidence, thereby having little impact. An all-out calamity, from which the Israelites were protected, could be attributed only to the power of the living God.
Exodus 12:29 NIV
At midnight the Lord struck down all the firstborn in Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sat on the throne, to the firstborn of the prisoner, who was in the dungeon, and the firstborn of all the livestock as well.
When does anger become sinful?
As a natural human emotion, anger is neither right nor wrong in itself. It can be used for either good or evil — just as a knife can be a surgeon’s scalpel or a murderer’s weapon. Anger can be a powerful tool for confronting wrong. Selfish or manipulative anger, however, can cause great harm. Such anger becomes destructive when it controls us rather than us controlling it. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry simply means to deal with anger quickly and appropriately before it leads to sin. See Jesus’ anger in Mark 3:5 and John 2:13 – 17. See When is anger okay? (Jas 1:19 – 20)
James 1:19-20 NIV
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, [20] because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.
When is anger okay?
Anger is a God-given human emotion and not sinful in itself. Even God and Jesus have been angry (e.g., Ex 4:14; Mk 3:5). In fact, anger at sin, injustice and evil is a sign of godliness and righteousness. But anger that leads to malice, rage and revenge is clearly wrong and should be handled quickly to prevent damaging attitudes and actions. See When does anger become sinful? (Eph 4:26).
Source: Quest Study Bible