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 Contentious People
And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.
Contentious people are not born, they are raised. Mostly, they use the tools they were given; tools like accomplishment through intimidation - we call these people bullies! Paul says, "...mark them which cause division..." (Romans 16:17). The law of agreement is one of the greatest laws of success in the Word of God. Jesus said, "...if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven" (Matthew 18:19). Contentious people ignore every point of agreement and focus only on the differences. If you let them, they will rob you of the blessings that come only through agreement. You say, "How can I identify them?" First, when you confront a contentious person, their spirit will always surface. Solomon said, "Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee; rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee" (Proverbs 9:8). Note also, contentious people usually discuss what is wrong with others, never what is wrong with themselves. Listen again: "He who, passing by, stops to meddle with strife that is none of his business..." (Proverbs 26:17). These people often have the right answers; they just have the wrong spirit. James says. "...the wisdom that comes from heaven is ...full of quiet gentleness. Then it is peace-loving and courteous. It allows discussion and is willing to yield to others..." (James 3:17). If you find yourself cranky and contentious today, then it is time to pray.
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