Romans 12:2 (NLT) Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn how to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
1 Peter 1:14-15 (NLT) So you must live as God’s obedient children. Don’t slip back into your old ways of living to satisfy your own desires. You didn’t know any better then. But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy.
Jude vs. 22-23 (NLT) And you must show mercy to those whose faith is wavering. ...Show mercy to still others, but do so with great caution, hating the sins that contaminate their lives.
Today my heart wants to write about a difficult topic. There is a modern-day expression; toxic relationships which is widely used to describe everything from extreme physical or verbal abuse to simply being with those people who are constantly negative and emotionally draining. Sometimes we feel we cannot leave those relationships because what will they think? or they are family or we’ve been friends since we were kids.
God never asks us to abandon them; we are told many places in the Bible to love others, to pray for others, to encourage others. But God never asks us to wallow in their mud. In fact, we are guided by scriptures NOT to follow along with those who do not follow God. We are guided by scriptures NOT to have anything to do with evil or wrong.
Truly it is each person’s own decision, but I would strongly encourage you to spend time in prayer regarding any unhealthy or negative relationships you might have. Seek God’s guidance. Ask for professional help if needed.
Gracious Heavenly Father,
There are many people who struggle in the midst of unhealthy or negative relationships. Bring guidance, comfort, courage and strength to those in need.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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Email: Dotty Willmon, writefrommyheartblog@gmail.com
Scripture quotations marked NLT are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
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