Difficult People (Part 4)

Difficult People (Part 4)

Philippians 1:27 "Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel..."

Hebrews 13:5 "Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee."

-Take positive control of negative conversations.

It’s okay to change the topic, talk about something positive, or steer conversations away from pity parties, drama, and self-absorbed sagas. 

-Be willing to disagree with difficult people and deal with the consequences. 

Some people really don’t recognize their own difficult tendencies or their inconsiderate behavior.  You can actually tell a person, “I feel like you ignore me until you need something.”  You can also be honest if their overly negative attitude is what’s driving you away:  “I’m trying to focus on positive things.  What’s something good we can talk about?” 

It may work and it may not, but your honesty will help ensure that any communication that continues forward is built on mutually beneficial ground. Positive conversation is a lost art in today's world. To be honest, any conversation between friends of enemies can become one-sided or hostile. The power of your tongue can make the difference good or bad. It's all up to you!