339: Should We Avoid Negative People?

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We often hear that we should avoid negative people, and there is some truth in that. How do we balance loving our neighbor and not getting sucked into a spiral of negativity? What does the Bible say about how to treat our neighbors, even the negative ones?

00:00 Navigating Negativity in Teaching 04:40 The Dangers of Negativity 08:27 Engaging with Negative People 11:52 Finding Balance in Relationships 16:00 The Role of Prayer and Guidance 19:29 Practical Strategies for Managing Negativity

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Tim Lane article mentioned: https://www.ccef.org/helping-difficult-people-your-church  

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