Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. (Romans 13:1)
Which when they had read, they rejoiced for the consolation. (Acts 15:31)
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. (Proverbs 19:11)
Leadership that is decisive brings joy to the people. When the representatives of the early church make a clear decision in favour of the Gentiles, all the people rejoiced. Indecisiveness and compromise give joy to no man.
We must show loyalty and fealty to the human authorities God has placed over us so that they can decisively make good decisions. Taking offence and over-reacting, a martyrdom complex, will result in misery all round.
We need to bring "cool" back. Meaning not getting angry every time something annoys us, just being more "chill" about everything. This would be a glory to us, it would raise us in the esteem of God and man.
