How do you deal with difficult people? By difficult, I mean all categories—the gossips, the bullies, the manipulators, the intimidators, the blamers, the criticizers, the complainers, the whiners, and more. Just fill in the blank. Do you know anyone that fits into one of those categories? I imagine you do. This message is going to help you handle difficult people with biblical wisdom.

You might be surprised to know that the early church was filled with difficult people. In fact, much of the content of Paul’s letters addressed dissension and dysfunctional behavior in the church. Take a look:

I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly …