Call-In Classic Christianity Radio – Bob George P1169 (10-01-26)
Anger is Fear in Disguise
~ Scriptures frequently illustrates how fear, anxiety, and a perceived lack of control drive anger, while offering wisdom on how faith and peace counteract this reaction.
Verses Illustrating Fear Driving Anger
- Genesis 4:5-7:“…So Cain was very angry, and his face fell. The Lord said to Cain, ‘Why are you angry, and why has your face fallen? If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door…'”
- The Connection: Cain’s anger stemmed directly from his fear of rejection and inadequacy after his offering was not accepted.
- 1 Samuel 18:8-9:“And Saul was very angry, and this saying displeased him… And Saul eyed David from that day on.”
- The Connection: King Saul’s intense rage against David was entirely masked by his deep fear of losing his throne and his status.
- Proverbs 29:25:“The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.”
- The Connection: When we fear what others think of us or what they can do to us, we get trapped in reactive, self-defensive behaviors like lashing out.
The Remedy: Trading Fear for Peace
The Connection: Bringing underlying anxieties to God provides a protective guard over your heart, keeping anger from taking over.… Click to Read More And Follow Along With The Message






