339: Should We Avoid Negative People? — Teach 4 the Heart

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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

If you liked this episode, check out episode 305: Words for the Weary: Encouraging Prayers to Keep Teachers Connected with Christ at http://teach4theheart.com/305