Hands down, one of the hardest times to be a Christian for me is when I'm driving. It doesn't even have to be Rush Hour. Other drivers can infuriate me so immensely that it's like I'm back in the military again and I'm the poster child for the old adage "Swears like a Sailor". People running stop signs, not stopping for a school bus when it's warning placards are out, not using a turn signal, ignoring the rules of "Right of way", not pulling over for Emergency Vehicles (that's a huge one for me); so many people just being reckless!! AAAARRRGGHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! We've all been there. Right? Ephesians 4:26 "In your anger do not sin..." Which is a REALLY difficult thing for me to do. Just about every curse word comes into my head when I experience the folly of other drivers. But it is this trial I am beginning to realize, that gives me the opportunity to become a stronger Christian. I have to remind myself that the rage and hate and anger I feel is not what God wants from me. James 1:20 says "because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires." I have to remind myself of this, because more than anything I long to be righteous and good in my life and walk with Christ. There is always going to be stupid drivers on the road. I am sure that something that I have done while driving has caused another to swear and curse at me. I'm not perfect. None of us are. It is crucial to remind ourselves that a fool angers quickly. The Bible says so, Proverbs 29:11 "Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end." To anger and sin is to give the devil a foothold on your life. Ephesians 4:27. So stay safe out there everyone, and remember to remain calm, we are not perfect and we all fail. The important part is to get back up and stay on the path that God has set before you. God Bless and CYH.
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