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>>22311955
>Let's say an unintelligent, selfish person treats you with disrespect because they know no better, and will not learn from your example that they have done wrong, what is the point in allowing them to do that and continue living as though they are acting considerately?
Christianity puts things in their proper place, and so matters of spirit, which are eternal, come before the concerns of material existence, which must be noted, are not unimportant, but compared to the former appear as trifles. A Christian, a friend of God, has already every possible need fulfilled in his relationship to God, and can therefore suffer any material loss. Now, there is no reason to put up with abusive psychos, that's not what is being said here, but even in such cases, there's no cause to enforce boundaries with so much noise and commotion. Trust in God, who is ever in control, therefore no reason exists at all to let anything or anyone disturb the peace you have already in God. This is one of the fruits of being Christian. Note, for example, how the disciples responded when they were beaten and imprisoned unjustly. They rejoiced!