James and John were shocked at the lack of hospitality. In the anger of the moment they felt that denial of a meal deserved annihilation of the whole city. But God's anger is never petty. Our Anger Is Touchy. We're easily annoyed.
Anger comes quickly.
At times, we think of such a reaction as a strong, positive quality. He had been offended. A lad struck out in anger against Lamech and wounded him. So Lamech hit back. But he didn't return wound for wound.