Dealing with Difficult People

MEDITATION

Dealing with Difficult People
(A Mocker or scorner).  

Job 17:2 " See how these mockers close in on me?How long do I have to put up with their insolence?" MSG

Point to ponder on: A mocker is one of the difficult people and it takes the wisdom of God to handle such people and this wisdom is hidden in the Holy scriptures.

Attributes of a mocker:
1. A mocker provokes, insults and resist others.
"Are there not mockers with me? and does not my eye continue in their provocation?"  (Job 17:2- kjv2k)

2. A mocker is hypocritical, slanderous and despiser. (Ps.35:13-16)

How to deal with a mocker
1. Don't correct a mocker or scorner. (Pro.9:7-8)
Why?
A mocker or scorner don't yield to correction. (Pro.13:1, 15:12)
2. Punish a mocker if you have the power to do so.(Pro.19:25), or ignore them.(Pro.21:11)

3. Delete them from your life as friends. (Pro. 22:10)

Danger awaiting a mocker or error in the life of a mocker
1. A mocker lacks wisdom. (Pro.14:6)

The way out for a mocker
1.To Listen to counsel then he will become wise.(Pro.19:20)
2. Pray for a change of heart. (James 5:16b)

God's wisdom is crucial in dealing with difficult people. We walk in wisdom when we apply the Holy Scriptures in our daily relations with people.

Good morning. Enjoy a pleasant day.

I celebrate you.

David, Johnson