6 Ways to Handle Difficult People
6 Ways to Handle Difficult People Dealing with difficult people is not always easy. So, how do we deal with difficult folks? Jesus had a unique approach. His strategy was not one of dominance or superiority but rather one of service. When Jesus was teaching his followers during the Sermon on the Mount (Luke 6:27-36), he laid out a strategy for dealing with difficult people. “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If anyone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you.” (Luke 6:27-31) This type of behavior is not natural. The Apostle Paul also gave some advice in dealing with the most difficult people. Paul felt that it was beneficial to consider the needs of others above oneself. In his le...