14 Bible Verses About Temper

What does the Bible say about our temper? The Bible warns us not to be hot-tempered. As believers we must do our best to be humble and patient. When we're involved in a conflict situation it is essential that we take the time to calm down and control our anger. You may have to step back and return to the situation later. As believers we are called to forgive and communicate the truth in love. The following Bible verses provide a biblical concept of our temper. Feel free to use the list for a Bible study or group discussion.

Proverbs 17:27
A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered.

Proverbs 14:29
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man displays folly.

Judges 18:25
The Danites answered, "Don't argue with us, or some hot-tempered men will attack you, and you and your family will lose your lives."

Proverbs 22:24
Do not make friends with a hot-tempered man, do not associate with one easily angered,

Proverbs 14:17
A quick-tempered man does foolish things, and a crafty man is hated.

Proverbs 29:22
An angry man stirs up dissension, and a hot-tempered one commits many sins.

1 Timothy 3:2
Now the overseer must be above reproach, the husband of but one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach,

Proverbs 15:18
A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.

Titus 1:7
Since an overseer is entrusted with God's work, he must be blameless-not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain.

Proverbs 19:19
A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do it again.

1 Samuel 20:7
If he says, 'Very well,' then your servant is safe. But if he loses his temper, you can be sure that he is determined to harm me.

Proverbs 21:19
Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and ill-tempered wife.

Titus 2:2
Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance.

Proverbs 16:32
Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.

Feel free to use these verses for a Bible study or short devotional. For more related articles click on the links below.

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Bible verses about communication

Bible verses about quarreling

Source:

Holy Bible, New International Version
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