Difficult People

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Critical People

Controlling People

Very Needy People

Hypocritical People

Arrogant People

Mean People

How we deal with difficult people?

“In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. Ephesians 4:26-27

Being offended is inevitable

Living offended is a choice.

3 Weapons of Destruction

Divide

Distract

Discredit

Healing for your hurt is only hours away.

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen... Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:29, 31-32

Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me,

and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24

Discussion questions:

Which kind of difficult people discussed this week are the biggest struggle for you?

Why do you find it difficult to let go of anger and forgive people quickly?

What are some ways that you can work to build people up according to Ephesians 4:29?

Have you ever been a difficult person? How can we work to stay forgiving and building people on a daily basis?