Renewing Your Mind Be Angry, but Don't Sin
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Feb 2, 2026 
R.C. Sproul, theologian and founder of Ligonier Ministries, gives a concise teaching on anger. He teases the surprising command to "be angry" and distinguishes righteous indignation from sinful wrath. Short reflections cover imitating Christ’s measured anger, when anger is appropriate, and the danger of letting wrath fester.
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Righteous Anger Is Permitted
- Paul commands believers to "be angry" because some anger mirrors Christ's righteous indignation.
- That anger must imitate God's righteousness, not selfish or explosive wrath.
Mirror Christ’s Targets Of Anger
- Imitate Christ: be angry at what Christ is angry about and not at what He is not.
- Let your indignation be judged by God's standard, not personal resentment.
Jesus: Tender To Sinners, Stern To Leaders
- R.C. Sproul contrasts Jesus' tender response to the woman caught in adultery with His wrath toward hypocritical leaders.
- Jesus rebuked the woman gently and reserved anger for those in authority who abused people.
