Why would Paul command us to be angry, especially in light of what he commands just a few verses later (4:31), that we put away all bitterness ...

Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put ... just as God in Christ also has forgiven you (Ephesians 4:26-27, 31-32).

Bitterness. Psalm 30:5 says that the Lord's anger is for a moment, and Ephesians 4:26 warns against staying angry overnight. Extended anger ...

However, if we seek to hurt someone because we are bitter and acting out of spite or malice, then it is sin. It is sin ... Share. « Ephesians 4:26.