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Proverbs 14:29

Do you have any short tempered teammates?  Do you know anyone who gets angry at the drop of a hat?  How even tempered are you?  Are you easily angered?  What does God think about these things?

In the Proverbs at chapter 14 and verse 29 we read, “He who is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who is quick-tempered exalts folly”.

To exalt folly is to act as though foolishness is good.  Some people act like being easily angered is a good thing.  They think that they're better competitors when they play in a rage.  They take offense at everything said to them and often draw penalties and technical fouls due to their out of control play.  They exalt folly by their quick-tempered natures.

When you compete with a cool temperament, not easily angered, under control, you display great understanding.  You can think more clearly, make better decisions, have fewer distractions and honor God with your wisdom.  Let's exercise self control as we compete and resist the temptation to lose our temper.

Ask the Lord to keep your temper under control as you compete.  Ask Him for a cool spirit, a mind of understanding and a heart of love for God.

Bible Reading Plan:
Matthew 21:33-46
Romans 2