Toxic people are those who belittle and demean others. They make those they are with feel bad about themselves. What does God want us to do about these people if they are in our family? Should we stop all communication or should we carry on seeing them while they treat us in a horrible manner?
In my opinion, we are not called by God to hang around with toxic people. But there is an exception to that; if someone in your family becomes ill, I think we should go help that person, no matter what they have done. I think that is part of the commandment of honoring your parents. And if we show kindness and mercy towards a sister or brother who is ill, it is a powerful witness of the love of God.
So, unless illness is involved, I would stay away from toxic people if they make you feel bad. If people in your family are toxic and it doesn’t bother you, then go ahead, be with them. This is a personal decision.
Here are some Bible verses that address the issue of being around toxic people. I hope they help someone.
Jesus said, “Who are My mother and My brothers?” Looking about at those who were sitting around Him, He said, “Behold My mother and My brothers! “For whoever does the will of God, he is My brother and sister and mother.” Mark 3:33-35 Jesus said this when his family had come to where he was and wanted to talk with him because they had heard he was insane or full of the devil. The chapter does not say if Jesus saw them or not, it only records his answer to those who told him his family was looking for him.
“How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers!” Psalm 1:1
“I do not sit with the deceitful, nor do I associate with hypocrites.” Psalm 26:4
“I did not sit in the company of revelers, nor did I rejoice; I sat alone, because your hand was upon me, for you had filled me with indignation.” Jeremiah 15:17
“But He (Jesus) answered and said, “Every plant which My heavenly Father did not plant shall be uprooted. Let them alone; they are blind guides of the blind. And if a blind man guides a blind man, both will fall into a pit.” Matthew 15:14
“I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them.” Romans 16:17
Who is God? 
That’s great scripture to remember. Everyone on this earth is ultimately family and sometimes we waste too much time and attention because of the intimate nature of family. They know us…or think they know us. Family is often close by and watching. We judge family more harshly and as parents we often stick our noses in hoping to help a child avoid a mistake we ourselves made years ago– and because we are not just acquaintances we become knotted up. Sometimes it’s mutual too…there is too much between two people that each one thinks the other is toxic. One judgements; the other manipulatively cold. Sometimes the two cannot agree or be together long. So we keep moving even when the person we love will no longer walk forward with us.
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I understand its ok
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The best is to show the love of Christ to others and stand by wisdom to overcome all toxic and negative people. This is a good read!
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You’re really kind. Being good to your enemies? You surely need good heart! 🙂
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Well, it is only because Jesus lives in my heart. All goodness comes from him alone. Thanks for reading.
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This was helpful for me. Thank you.
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Ah, thanks for reminding me of whom I had posted about: Toxic people. They’re like sunscreen with bad ingredients, which go toxic on one’s skin, I guess. Great post, Belle!
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