James 1:20

20 For a man's anger does not lead to action which God regards as righteous.

James 1:20 Meaning and Commentary

James 1:20

For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
] This is so far from engaging persons to do that which is right and acceptable in the sight of God, that it puts them upon doing that which is evil. The Alexandrian copy reads, "with the wrath of men do not work the righteousness of God"; do not attend upon the word and ordinances of God with a wrathful spirit. Compare, with this, ( 1 Timothy 2:8 ) .

James 1:20 In-Context

18 In accordance with His will He made us His children through the Message of the truth, so that we might, in a sense, be the Firstfruits of the things which He has created.

19 You know this, my dearly-loved brethren. But let every one be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to be angry.

20 For a man's anger does not lead to action which God regards as righteous.

21 Ridding yourselves, therefore, of all that is vile and of the evil influences which prevail around you, welcome in a humble spirit the Message implanted within you, which is able to save your souls.

22 But prove yourselves obedient to the Message, and do not be mere hearers of it, imposing a delusion upon yourselves.