Allen Hunt's Blog

I rarely get angry, but it often happens in the car. Not sure why, but traffic brings out the worst in me.
And the problem is not traffic. The problem is in me. Most of the time, self-control helps me overcome anger and prevents me from lashing out at others or doing things I will later regret.
Last night, I filled in for Herman Cain on his show. Our focus: road rage. Why do we get angry while in the car? One study says it is because of bumper stickers. Check it out - http://www.nature.com/news/2008/080613/full/news.2008.889.html

This guy says that those of us who personalize our cars with decals and bumper stickers feel more territorial when we are in our cars. This is "my space." So when someone cuts us off, we are more likely to respond with anger, honking, and even aggressive behavior.
What is the cure for anger? Self-control. It is a fruit of God's Spirit. The more we live in God's Spirit, the more we will have self-control in our lives. "But the fruit of the Spirit is this: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and SELF-CONTROL." (Galatians 5.22-3).
In other words, self-control comes from ABOVE not from WITHIN.
Happy Driving!