Proverbs 30:32-33 If you're dumb enough to call attention to yourself by offending people and making rude gestures, don't be surprised if someone bloodies your nose. Churned milk turns into butter; riled emotions turn into fist fights. (The Message)
Well, this sounds like it could be an example of road rage. You are driving down the highway, exceeding the speed limit, you're running late and you end up behind a 'slow' driver. You know you are not going to make it to your destination on time and this guy is making you angry, so you do stupid things like ride his bumper, lay on the horn or give him a certain 'rude gesture'.
You never know what can happen when you choose to do that. You don't know the person's state of mind or what he is capable of doing. In other words, it's not a smart move on your part.
I remember once my grandfather was at a red light and the minute the light turned green, the guy behind him started tooting like mad. My grandfather wasn't one jump because someone wanted him to, so he got out of his car and went up to the other driver to ask what he wanted. We all know the guy didn't want anything, he wanted my grandfather to move quicker than he was.
Needless to say, the light went through another cycle before anyone could move on. The situation could have turned into someone very serious. But back then, you were pretty sure of getting back into your own car safely. Not anymore, times have changed.
And like the Proverb says - churned milk turns into butter and riled emotions turn into fist fights. We need to keep our tempers under control, not cause irritation to others and not create a situation that could turn violent, otherwise, don't be surprised at what might happen.
Nancy
