I have had a lot of teammates all throughout my life do this...especially back in Ohio during high school when we were playing on the AAU circuit. There was so much time that was wasted just arguing over silly things. Whether it was in the hotel, during our games, or even at meals. So much time was wasted quarreling.
Now I don't mean to make that sound like it was some crazy negative experience, that I didn't love. I loved every second of it. I just look back at it, and wonder what the relationship with most of the guys would be like today, if the conversations weren't always arguments. (even joking arguments)
I am sure another example could be that one person we know in our lives, who thinks that their opinions are always fact, and you just can't win any argument with them, or even have a decent conversation.
More than ever we need to stop quarreling.
Quarreling over anything but the truth is dangerous.
"Remind everyone about these things, and command them in God's presence to stop fighting over words. Such arguments are useless, and they can ruin those who hear them." (2 Timothy 2:14)
If you can't have a conversation with someone who disagrees with you, you are dangerous. We spend so much much talking about things that don't matter. When was the last time you spent 20 minutes ranting about covid? Or masks? Think about what you could've done with that time rather than loathe and complain.
Quarreling is a selfish attitude, because those who do it, aren't accepting the truth.
Right now, the world needs to hear believers speak up and understand the truth. There is one truth out there and that is all that matters. As you begin this week, if you are faced with moments where you are surrounded by someone who is quarreling, or you think about it yourself, don't do it.
Stand out among the crowd because of your willingness to accept and stand for the truth. Although, it might seem like we are playing the victim if we quarrel and don't argue, but we have to stand up for the truth.
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