You can have righteous anger against the enemies of your victory in Christ.

You can have righteous anger against the enemies of your victory in Christ.

“Then the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard this news, and his anger was greatly aroused.” (1Sam 11:6)

“but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.” (Rom 8:13)

“And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force.” (Matt 11:12)

“I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the wicked one.” (1Jn 2:14)

“All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful [sumphero]. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power [exousiazo] of any.” (1Cor 6:12)

“Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” (Rom 8:37)

“For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.” (1Jn 5:4)

“But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection” (1Cor 9:27)

“But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1Cor 15:57)

“I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the wicked one.” (1Jn 2:14)

“casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ” (2Cor 10:5)

“No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.” (1Cor 10:13)

“Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done with love.” (1Cor 16:13-14)

“Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” (Josh 1:9)

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” (1Pet 5:8)

“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (Jn 16:33)

Reading: 1Sam 10-12; Mk 16