Good Fences & Toxic People 2 Timothy 2:14-19 Soul Detox – Part 3

Toxic: Anything containing poisonous material capable of causing serious sickness or even death.

Do not be misled: "Bad company corrupts good character." 1 Corinthians 15:33

2 Tim. 2:16-17 Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly. Their teaching will spread like gangrene.

Their teaching will spread like gangrene.

Chronically Negative

Numbers 11: 4-6, 10) The rabble with them began to crave other food, and again the Israelites started wailing and said, “If only we had meat to eat! We remember the fish we ate in Egypt at no cost—also the cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions and garlic. But now we have lost our appetite; we never see anything but this manna!”... Moses heard the people of every family wailing at the entrance to their tents.

Chronically Negative Numbers 11: 4-6, 10) The rabble with them began to crave other food, and again the Israelites started wailing and said, “If only we had meat to eat! We remember the fish we ate in Egypt at no cost—also the cucumbers, melons, leeks, onions and garlic. But now we have lost our appetite; we never see anything but this manna!”... Moses heard the people of every family wailing at the entrance to their tents.

What is the proper attitude? Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Controller Putting you down In speaking of the Pharisees, Jesus said, "For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers" (Matt. 23:4).

What is the proper attitude? “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant... Matthew 20:25-26

The Tempter Pulling you down Luke 4:13 And when the devil had ended every temptation, he departed from him until an opportune time. Matthew 16:23 Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.”

What is the proper attitude? “Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Matthew 26:41

Set Healthy Boundaries

I won’t let you talk to me or treat me that way.

Set Healthy Boundaries I’m not going there with you.

If all else fails.... Cut off the Toxicity

I am not talking about Divorce...ordisowningfamily

What are the proper situations? Avoid being unequally yoked 2 Cor 6:4 (Potiphar’s wife) caught (Joseph) by his cloak and said, "Come to bed with me!" But he left his cloak in her hand and ran out of the house. Genesis 39:12

What other situations Social media “friends” that are toxic An unethical business partner The flirt who won’t stop

Good Fences & Toxic People 2 Timothy 2:14-19 Soul Detox – Part 3