In several passages, we see Christ as our advocate (1 John 2:1) or our mediator (1 Timothy 2:5). My question is three fold: - Why does Christ actively mediate or advocate after salvation? Does God the Father forget that we're saved? - Also I've often heard it said that God the Father is against us and Christ is for us, so does that mean that the Father and Son have two different wills? One that hates us and the other that loves us? - Does God the father love those whom Christ advocates for and is God the father angry at believers every time they sin?

I heard that St. Francis de Sales struggled with a temper problem for many years, but he overcome it. What is the source of this biographical information? Loiuse M. Stachoople-Kenny's biography , for example, seems to only mention his sweet temper, but nothing about how he fought to overcome his naturally choleric temperament: >Francis never lost his temper, was always patient and good-humoured, submitting with a smile to the constant rebukes of his old tutor, and treating him always with unfailing gentleness and kindness. As a matter of fact, M. Déage really worshipped the very ground his beloved pupil walked on, but like many people, ready to die for those they love, he tantalized and tormented with constant pinpricks, growls and grumbles, the man he loved most on earth; indeed, his affection and his temper would have made life unbearable to anyone less sweet-tempered and kind-hearted than the gentle Bishop of Geneva.

Anger is one of the Seven Deadly Sins recognized by the Roman Catholic Church (the origins of which are described at this question ). However, Jesus was shown to be angry. > He looked around at them **in anger** and, deeply distressed at their stubborn hearts, said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand was completely restored. — Mark 3:5 (NIV) While the passages don't specifically say it, it certainly seems like Jesus was also angry during the cleansing of the Temple . Despite this, Jesus was without sin. > God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. —2 Corinthians 5:21 (NIV) If Anger is one of the Seven Deadly Sins, how could Jesus have been angry yet still be sinless?

In I Chronicles 13, why was David upset? Was it mainly upset about Uzzah's death because of the amount of responsibility that came with being God's anointed and being responsible for the Ark of the Covenant?

What would be defined as "righteous anger"? Ephesians 4:26 (ESV) says:

26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger,

So, is all anger justifiable if you don't sin? Or are there other verses that address this subject? When is anger justified?

Why does Paul wish for a curse on people who don't accept his teachings when we are not supposed to curse or swear? I Corinthians 16:22 "If anyone has no love for the Lord Let him be accursed." Revised Standard Version.

Overheard on a Christian Radio station this morning: > We all know that Jesus said if we are angry without cause, we are in > danger of hellfire, and that the Bible tells us to be slow to anger. > But did you know that there are situations in which the Bible says we > are supposed to be angry? Unfortunately, I couldn't listen to the program being advertised, so I'll ask it here. Where, in Scripture are we told to be angry, and about what is it OK to be angry? What is the "cause" that is acceptable if we aren't supposed to be angry "without cause". Please include Scripture references. If applicable, links or comments from official/recognized teachings would be a good addition, particularly if the Scripture reference could be interpreted multiple ways.

I think we know the story. > **Matthew 21:12** > > And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold > and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the > moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves Can we emulate this as Christians? I mean, can we get as angry as this? I can say Jesus was fighting on behalf of God. If we do the same, are we also justified?