Saturday 5/5/12

Proverbs 20:3 ESV

It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife,

but every fool will be quarreling.

This verse reminds us of what the God of love considers the most important characteristic: a good temper. Being slow to anger is better than being strong & mighty, ruling one's spirit well is better than having great achivement, and avoiding strife is more honorable than defending face (or ego).

A good Christian has to cultivate a good temper, full of love (as in 1 Corinthians 13), ruling his/her spirit well, being patient & avoiding strife.

That's better in God's eyes than being successful, or mighty, or having good face.