Righteous Anger

Many of us struggle with anger. The problem is we only get mad about the things that affect our own comfort, status or welfare. Phinehas, the priest, was zealous about the things that evoke God’s zeal (Num 25:11). I don’t advocate spearing fornicators, but things were a lot rougher in Phinehas’ day. The point is that it is okay to be angry. It’s not okay to be apathetic. Paul tells us to “be angry and do not sin.” (Eph 4:26) Are you angry about starving children in developing nations? Do you get mad about greedy corporations polluting our environment? Are you zealous to leave a solvent America to your children? A little righteous anger may lead to some redemptive action.