I go to a school where there are only maybe 5 christian students, or 5 kids who say they are and act by it. It's hard because some kids say they are and act in ways that aren't Godly. I'm not the type to start an arguement, I really hate conflices. People walk all over me and I don't know how to tell them to stop without starting a fight. Any help would be great. But I stiil what to show God with what I do.
2007-06-05 11:45:17 · 16 answers · asked by Lizzy M 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Tell them that regardless of what they think of you , you still love them and God loves them too.
2007-06-05 12:08:29 · answer #1 · answered by S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay this doesn't come from Christian doctrine, but maybe you'll find it useful.
In dwelling, live close to the ground.
In thinking, keep to the simple.
In conflict, be fair and generous.
In governing, don't try to control.
In work, do what you enjoy.
In family life, be completely present.
When you are content to be simply yourself
and don't compare or compete,
everybody will respect you.
--Tao Te Ching
What I suggest is, when people are 'walking on you' simply call it as it is without being judgmental. After all, this is a difficult age and these are probably decent people who are reacting to awkward feelings that they will likely grow out of as they mature. If they knew you and were comfortable with themselves, they wouldn't act that way.
If it's possible to just go about your business, content with yourself, that's best; but if they are teasing you for example, simply say, "That's not very nice. Just because you feel awkward about this doesn't mean that everyone does. Grow up and get over it." Or what ever is appropriate to the situation.
You don't have to be mean or angry. Just tell them they are being rude and immature and they need to stop, because you are happy with your view on whatever it is and they should respect that. They might say something rude back but if you ignore them, you'll have made your point.
2007-06-05 12:06:09 · answer #2 · answered by KC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Recognize that when you are persecuted for Christ righteousness sake (just because you love Jesus) then rejoice & be very glad, because also great is your reward. So when you get persecuted, just look up to thank God & let God know you are persecuted & have a reward coming. Godly People have always been persecuted.
It doesn't matter if the other students push your buttons. You are a maturing Christian, learning to die to the flesh & not react in the flesh by cussing, yelling, etc. But to make the soul decision to die to the flesh & follow after the fruit of the Spirit. Choose to follow after faith, hope, love, joy, peace, patience, truth, etc... Knowing that what others accuse or are wrong doesn't matter. God sees you & what God knows is from your honest heart is what matters.
When someone curses me, I just imagine a boomerang head my way, dipped in Gods love & returned to sender. This works everytime. I don't receive some telling me I am stupid, etc. Because it isn't true & I won't receive it. Returned dipped in Gods love.
It is written to bless them who curse you. Pray for them who dispitefully use you, etc... But don't let them walk all over you. Just give it to the Lord & don't receive it. Thank God you are not a rug to be walked on, but a child of the King of Kings. You are a child of God.
I want to challenge you to never say that people walk all over you. That is speaking your fears & causing these things to happen in your life. Instead, speak Gods promises in the Holy Bible. Who you are in Christ. Go to a Christian store or do a web search. Have faith in Gods Promises.
Also, I would suggest you read Ephesians 6. Remember, you are light & don't let the devil blow your light out.
2007-06-05 12:07:05 · answer #3 · answered by t a m i l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you can tell them no or to back off when they get too pushy. I don't know, I'm a Christian, but I have a big mouth and don't always say the right things, I just tell people to leave me alone, and I usually just tell them what I believe, I mean if that's what this is about, I don't know what you mean by they walk all over you, in what way do they do this? If it's about Christianity, then I'm pretty outgoing and I just tell people hey, this is what I believe and I have a right to believe this, just as you have a right to believe whatever, if they get too pushy or mean, just tell them to leave you alone. If this don't work go tp their house at night, lol, ok maybe not.
2007-06-05 11:57:06 · answer #4 · answered by rachel t 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a Christian, you ought to understand that no longer anybody produces the fruit of the spirit of love. you will locate it that many Christians do no longer produce a actual love that's unconditional, like the only God has for us. you ought to constantly tutor love, however the question you have is the only of capability of strategies. it is complicated to no longer lash back at somebody who has harm you, yet whilst Jesus ought to make an apology of people who have been crucifying him, then what does that propose for us. we ought to forgive each and every incident and and not permit that anger or bitterness take root in our lives. in simple terms undergo in strategies no longer anybody is familiar with greater advantageous. you ought to constantly take the intense street even whilst it is grotesque.
2016-12-12 12:32:38 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you use a respectful vocabulary, you can say *anything* you want and the other person will not find a way to get back at you. Bullies just want to confront others, but when they see that the other person confronts them in an educated and respectful way, they become speechless.
2007-06-05 12:06:43 · answer #6 · answered by Millie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting angry is not a sin. What you do when you're angry could be.
Jesus, himself, got angry at the people for using the temple as a market place. He was so angry that he went around tipping over tables and telling the people what a disgrace they were making of God's place of worship.
Standing up for yourself is not a sin.
2007-06-05 11:54:17 · answer #7 · answered by Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean they "walk all over you"? I'm not sure exactly what that entails. Please be a little more specific.
All you have to do is mind your own business, and walk away from a fight if someone wants to start one. Unless I have a better understanding of your problem, I can't really comment.
2007-06-05 12:03:31 · answer #8 · answered by Esther 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to know where to draw the line between "peacemaking" and "tolerating what is wrong". it is NOT a sin to stand up for what is right. if anything, being a push-over is worse! you don't need to start fights to stand up for yourself. just set out to not be walked all over, act confidently and stand up for what's right. if this means you don't smile 24/7, that's okay. peace ends when the blade meets flesh my friend...
2007-06-05 11:51:43 · answer #9 · answered by Hey, Ray 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well i would ask your youth leader if this doesn't work. just tell them to go away in a very nice attitude. don't be mean just say please stop or something like that. just show Gods love and you will be burning hot coals on there head(as it says in the Bible). God bless you with that i will pray for you.
Fethmoe
2007-06-05 11:51:22 · answer #10 · answered by fethmoe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As far as people walking all over you. I believe that Jesus was humble and suffered much on our behalf. Jesus suffered much on our behalf and didn't open His mouth.
The flesh cringes at the thought of this. As we look to Jesus the author and finisher our suffering is nothing in comparison.
2007-06-05 12:31:25 · answer #11 · answered by redeemed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋