339: Should We Avoid Negative People?

LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/339 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 Join Hope Renewed for more encouragement! http://teach4theheart.com/hoperenewed 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