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Patience and Self-Control
vs.
Anger, Rage and Revenge

[These are general contrasts and comparisons between these various concepts, as used in the Bible. There may be instances in which the words are used in slightly different ways. (The verse contexts would indicate this.) Note that there are other words that can be used to express these concepts, but sometimes the definitions of those words seem to overlap the definitions given below. (Example, sometimes the word "wrath" is used for "anger"; sometimes it is used for "rage.")]

When Patience and Self-control are Absent... Anger, Rage and Revenge

One of the characteristics of patience is that it is slow to anger. ("Patience" is one dimension of "love," as seen in 1 Corinthians. 13:4-7.) The lack of patience is frequently expressed by anger.

Rage is the more emotional and violent - but often short-lived - counterpart to anger. (Anger is slower and more deliberate.) Rage can occur when self-control is absent.

Revenge is something which frequently occurs when anger is allowed to continue unabated.

Patience can counteract anger; self-control can counteract rage. When we are willing to deal with these two issues, then we won't have to worry about revenge.

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Patience and Self-Control vs. Anger, Rage and Revenge

Patience and Self-Control
vs.
Anger, Rage and Revenge