Nica
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 | | Subject: Loving Difficult People Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:59 am | |
| Loving Difficult Peopleby Rick Warren
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Romans 12:18 (NIV)
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When asked what he considered the most valuable skill in employees, the
financier John D. Rockefeller replied, “The ability to get along with people!”
One of the most important skills we can develop as we walk with Christ is
knowing how to love troublemakers. If you learn how to interact with difficult
people, then you’ll be able to pour your energy into areas of ministry rather
than constantly putting out fires of conflict.
Here are four methods Jesus modeled when he encounter difficult people:
1. Realize you can’t please everybody. Even God can’t do that! Refuse to play games
(Matthew 22:1)
2. Learn to say no to unrealistic expectations. Confront them by “telling the truth in love.”
3.NEVER retaliate (Matthew 5:38-39). It only lowers you to their level.
4.Pray for them (Matthew 5:44). It will help both of you. Let God speak to them.
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candygirl
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| | Subject: Re: Loving Difficult People Fri Apr 25, 2008 1:02 am | |
| true oh.. you cant please everyone...... | |
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Edina
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| | Subject: Re: Loving Difficult People Fri May 09, 2008 3:45 pm | |
|  [1. Realize you can’t please everybody. Even God can’t do that! Refuse to play games (Matthew 22:1) 2. Learn to say no to unrealistic expectations. Confront them by “telling the truth in love.” ] | |
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heru1976
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| | Subject: Re: Loving Difficult People Fri May 09, 2008 11:36 pm | |
| - Nica wrote:
- Loving Difficult People
by Rick Warren
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Romans 12:18 (NIV)
*** *** *** ***
When asked what he considered the most valuable skill in employees, the
financier John D. Rockefeller replied, “The ability to get along with people!”
One of the most important skills we can develop as we walk with Christ is
knowing how to love troublemakers. If you learn how to interact with difficult
people, then you’ll be able to pour your energy into areas of ministry rather
than constantly putting out fires of conflict.
Here are four methods Jesus modeled when he encounter difficult people:
1. Realize you can’t please everybody. Even God can’t do that! Refuse to play games
(Matthew 22:1)
2. Learn to say no to unrealistic expectations. Confront them by “telling the truth in love.”
3.NEVER retaliate (Matthew 5:38-39). It only lowers you to their level.
4.Pray for them (Matthew 5:44). It will help both of you. Let God speak to them.
Thanks Nica. I needed this. | |
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cajun2k2
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| | Subject: Re: Loving Difficult People Sat May 10, 2008 8:08 am | |
| I needed this too. :  | |
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