Employer? Wife? Family Member, Friend? You fill in the blank, and let’s talk this one through.
Just a disclaimer to start…
Make no mistake, we are not discussing circumstances that lead to or involve physical abuse. In the event of a physically abusive situation -leave, find a place of safety, and seek help!
Our intention here is to take a close look at what the Word of God says about dealing with verbally or mentally abusive or hostile individuals we must face on a frequent basis throughout our lives. In general, the principles in the Bible regarding what to do in these hostile environments are pretty much the same for all of us.
Yes, I know this is a bit of an over-simplification since every situation has differing circumstances. However, God’s Word is true, His principles are trustworthy, His instruction is sure. We have all we need to understand how to gain strength to deal with these situations with Godly character, but more than that, the incredible value there is in these conflicts for us and for them!
So let’s go to the Bible…