How Do I Deal With Difficult People
How Do I Deal With Difficult People
2 Timothy 2:23–26 (NLT) — 23 Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. 24 A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. 25 Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth. 26 Then they will come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap. For they have been held captive by him to do whatever he wants.
Why are there, difficult people?
A.
Romans 3:23 (NLT) — 23 For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.
B.
2 Timothy 2:23–26 (NLT) — 23 Again I say, don’t get involved in foolish, ignorant arguments that only start fights. 24 A servant of the Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people. 25 Gently instruct those who oppose the truth. Perhaps God will change those people’s hearts, and they will learn the truth. 26 Then they will come to their senses and escape from the devil’s trap. For they have been held captive by him to do whatever he wants.
James 4:1–3 (The Message) — 1 Where do you think all these appalling wars and quarrels come from? Do you think they just happen? Think again. They come about because you want your own way, and fight for it deep inside yourselves. 2 You lust for what you don’t have and are willing to kill to get it. You want what isn’t yours and will risk violence to get your hands on it. You wouldn’t think of just asking God for it, would you? 3 And why not? Because you know you’d be asking for what you have no right to. You’re spoiled children, each wanting your own way.
Galatians 5:19–22 (NLT) — 19 When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, 20 idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, 21 envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. Let me tell you again, as I have before, that anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God. 22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
The cause of people’s problems is _______, ____________, and ________________.
What are my choices?
- You can choose to ________ it.
- You can choose to ________ it.
- You can _________ it.
- You can choose to _________ it, and God will __________ it.
The Biblical Response
1. ___________ you cannot please everyone.
John 5:30 (NLT) — 30 I can do nothing on my own. I judge as God tells me. Therefore, my judgment is just, because I carry out the will of the one who sent me, not my own will.
2. __________ to play the game.
John 2:24 (NLT) — 24 But Jesus didn’t trust them, because he knew all about people.
3. ________ above it.
Isaiah 40:31 (NKJV) — 31 But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.
4. Never ____________.
1 Peter 3:9 (NLT) — 9 Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing.
5. __________ them.
Matthew 5:44 (NLT) — 44 But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!
6. Live _____________.
Ephesians 4:32 (NLT) — 32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.
The answer to people’s problems is God’s ________, God’s _____________, and God’s _____________.
UPCOMING EVENTS
MAY
3 – Grief Share (6:30pm)
4 – ReCharge Bible Study (8pm)
8 – MOTHERS DAY
10 – Grief Share (6:30pm)
11 – ReCharge Bible Study (8pm)
17 – Grief Share (6:30pm)
18 – ReCharge Bible Study (8pm)
20 – Game Night (7 pm)
21 – Men’s Breakfast @ Starlight (9am)
24 – Grief Share (6:30pm)
25 – ReCharge Bible Study (8pm)
31 – Grief Share (6:30pm)
** DON’T MISS THIS **
This Mother’s Day we will have a special waffle bar for our moms at 9 AM. We do ask that you RSVP to Pastor Kevin by Wednesday, May 4th. Feel free to invite your friends. The waffle bar is for MOTHERS only. We will also have an awesome photo booth for you to get some great family photos. It’s going to be a GREAT day! SPECIAL GIFT for all Moms
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