[:en]Here are some Bible passages that teach us how to respond when people get in the way of our plans:
- “Fools show their annoyance at once” (Prov. 2:16)
- “It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel” (Prov. 20:3)
- “Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end” (Pro. 29:11)
Let us not react quickly in frustration to every annoyance that comes in our way. Instead, we should ask God to work in our hearts to produce the “Fruit of the Spirit” – love, joy, peace, kindness, goodness, patience, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control. (Gal 5:22)[:]