The Right To Be Rude

It seems today people think they have the right to be rude. If someone blocks their way in traffic, well then they have a right to blare their horn. If somebody says or does something that might temporarily inconvenience them, they have the right to tell them off. If a decision is made that doesn’t “work” for them, they have a right to complain to everyone in earshot. Whenever something is amiss in their eyes, watch out, because they can behave however they want until it’s “right”.  This right to be rude seems even to have been extended to Christians. But it’s a right we should refuse. Romans 12:17 says “Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men.” Others mistakes, perceived or real, don’t give us the right to behave unbecomingly.