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Be Cool. Prov. 17:27. The Cool Spirit. "Of a dignified, composed spirit; it is a quiet seriousness proceeding from high conscientiousness, and maintaining itself in self-control, which is designated by this word" ( Keil & Delitzsch ). The Cool Spirit. Coolness in spirit is not good when
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Be Cool Prov. 17:27
The Cool Spirit • "Of a dignified, composed spirit; it is a quiet seriousness proceeding from high conscientiousness, and maintaining itself in self-control, which is designated by this word" (Keil & Delitzsch)
The Cool Spirit • Coolness in spirit is not good when • Biblical Use It consistently gives a "cold shoulder" to others - 1 Pet. 4:9 It is cold and impersonal to others - Rom. 12:10 When cool is cunning and calculating, seeking personal advantage - 1 Tim. 6:5-6 One with a cool spirit is steady under pressure - Heb. 3:14; Col. 1:23 One with a cool spirit is in control, is cautious, and quietly considerate of his or her behavior
Character of One With a Cool Spirit • Spares words - Psa. 39:3; 2 Tim. 2:14; Matt. 12:36-37 • Aware of Self - Rom. 12:1-3; Psa. 4:4; 1 Tim. 4:16; 2 Cor. 13:5 • Aware of God:
Character of One With a Cool Spirit • Aware of Dangers -1 Thess 5:6-8; 1 Pet. 5:8 • Desirous of being near God - Jas. 4:7-8 • In control of self - Gal. 5:16 • Keeps the goal in clear focus - 1 Pet. 4:7