Rash Decisions

 

We think the grass is always greener on the other side; however, we never take into consideration the cost it took to get the grass to look so lush and green. COUNT THE COST before you make a decision, so it doesn’t end up being a RASH decision in the end.

What on earth is a RASH DECISION?  “A rash decision is a choice made quickly and without thinking about the future results. It is an impulsive action driven by sudden feelings rather than careful planning. These choices often lead to mistakes, regret, or bad outcomes.” ^[1]

When you make a “rash” decision there typically is no pre-planning involved. It involves acting before looking at the facts or options. These kind of decisions are many times emotion-driven; often caused by anger, panic, or excitement. Learning how to be patient will help defuse rash decisions.

Some examples of rash decisions could be quitting your job in anger without having a new one lined up; buying an expensive item online late at night without checking your checking account; or yelling something hurtful in an argument before listening to the other person. 

            Making rash decisions could easily be classified as “impulsive” and needs to be removed from your behavior like you would pull a weed from your garden. Those type of decisions breed trouble for the decision-maker. As followers of Christ we need to learn how to develop better self-control. It can be done; however, it, like many other Christian attributes, take time and perseverance. It won’t happen overnight. Until next time, work at being kind to others in any and all situations.

In His Name & for His Glory,

RL Keller

Bread of Life Ministries

^[1] This detailed definition came from Collins Advanced Learner’s Dictionary; copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.