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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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