Nor can becoming angry be justified. Anger is a yielding to Satan's influence by surrendering our self-control. It is the thought-sin that leads to hostile feelings or behavior. It is the detonator of road rage on the freeway, flare-ups in the sports arena, and domestic violence in homes. Unchecked, anger can quickly trigger an explosion of cruel words and other forms of emotional abuse that can scar a tender heart.
Physical abuse is anger gone berserk and is never justified and always unrighteous.
Anger is an uncivil attempt to make another feel guilty or a cruel way of trying to correct them. It is often mislabeled as discipline but is almost always counterproductive. Choice and accountability are inseparable principles. Understanding the connection between agency and anger is the first step in eliminating it from our lives. We can choose not to become angry.