Because we are chosen, holy and dearly loved, we can put on the patient and gentle character of Christ.

Patience refuses personal revenge because it trusts God’s justice and seeks to overcome evil with good.

Anger becomes spiritually dangerous when we nurse it; in Christ we can put it away and practise truth, kindness and forgiveness.

Jesus’ anger is governed by love: it confronts hard hearts and acts to restore life.

Human anger is a dangerous guide; God’s word teaches us to listen quickly, speak slowly and entrust our reactions to him.