I have genuine love for everyone but I definitely do not like everyone. I feel bad when my dislike causes me not to speak to certain people. What is something that has helped to speak people you don't particularly like?
2007-01-22 02:32:55 · 10 answers · asked by Cori 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I do not ignore them when they speak to me. I speak to them but would rather avoid them in most situations.
2007-01-22 02:53:02 · update #1
I'm not a Christian, but here is my take on it:
If someone makes you unhappy, it is very likely that that person is very unhappy themself. I just realize that this person probably has a poor quality of life (emotionally) and think about how, while they might make me feel crappy for a little while, they probably make themselves feel that way every second of every day.
2007-01-22 02:37:45 · answer #1 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Bible does not say we have to like everyone. We are to love them. As to speaking with people you don't like, are you being rude? If they talk to you do you ignore them? Or is it that you simply don't go out of your way to seek them out? There are some people I'm not too fond of. If placed in a situation where it is appropriate to speak with them, I will, I try to be kind and genuine when I do. But I don't call them or seek out their company. It's a little different if the people are downright mean and nasty. I'm still not rude, but I also am not a doormat who has to listen to people who verbally attack me.
2007-01-22 02:42:19 · answer #2 · answered by padwinlearner 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love and like are two different things. Many times we are called to love those who we do not like. There are Christians that I do not like, don't enjoy being around, but I can still love them. Sometimes love is avoiding the person that you absolutely are unable to get along with. God will see to it that from time to time you will be in a position where you have to deal regularly with people you don't like, but must learn to love. You may grow to genuinely enjoy doing something out of love for some one you genuinely dislike. Some of us have more abrasive personalities and are harder to like.
2007-01-22 02:39:36 · answer #3 · answered by james p 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's pretty much impossible to like everyone. I feel the same way as you. I try to love everyone, but every now and then I find someone who just genuinely gets on my nerves and that I don't care to be around. I really don't think it's wrong as long as you aren't sinning in your dislike. I pretty much just try not to put myself in situations where I have to be around people I know I don't like
2007-01-22 02:38:34 · answer #4 · answered by Mud 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you have to like everyone, even if you are a Christian. You're going to have human feelings and you're normal not to like everyone you meet.
However, everyone should treat everyone else with respect no matter how much we like them and no matter what we believe in.
Of course there are exceptions! If someone is not acting or behaving right - then just avoid that person. If you can't avoid them - then be polite if they talk to you but don't start conversations with them.
Hope that helps.
2007-01-22 02:38:36 · answer #5 · answered by Sarah S 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes, you just don't prefer someone's company. Or maybe you genuinely don't like them at all. It's probably wrong, because we are called to love unconditionally. But don't get down on yourself about it.
If we could truly love everyone unconditionally, we would not need a saviour, now would we?
2007-01-22 03:25:42 · answer #6 · answered by Daddy of 5 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anyone who is aligned with the enemies of your faith, you must exhort, which gets wearisome, doesn't it? The easy way out is to avoid all contact with the individual. As long as I am not convicted, I practice this. God has a way of bringing you together, if it is His will, I know from experience. My admonition: Speak prayerfully.
2007-01-22 02:42:07 · answer #7 · answered by Jay Z 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Lots of people think, "Well, I love him, but I don't have to like him".
how wrong that is. We are called as Christians to love everyone and I fail to see that "liking" should be divorced from "loving".
But that does not mean that we are as close to one as we are to another. Jesus certainly had close relationships with some, not so close with others.
god bless
2007-01-22 02:42:27 · answer #8 · answered by happy pilgrim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Matthew 7, Do not judge others and ye will not be judged...you will be treated AS you treat others...The Golden Rule do unto others as you would have them do unto you....If your truly forgive those that sin against you, Your Father in Heaven will truly forgive you....forgivness is not harnessing any ill feelings towards another..true fogiveness means you love them and like them as your own brother..if you cant do that..you havent forgiven..
2007-01-22 02:44:51 · answer #9 · answered by Pastor Biker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would not speak to anyone who i did not like....unless there was a reason to. The i would think about my feelings before i did...
2007-01-22 02:41:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋