19.If someone wants to fight you, you do everything to avoid them, they insult you constantly. When is enough enough, and can you just pound them? Please give me something other then "7 x 70 a day".

Answer: If I were you I will use this opportunity to deepen my spiritual life. Jesus taught His disciples: "You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. "You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect." (Matt 5:38-48)

Of course, no one can follow Jesus' teaching in his own strength. But we have the divine life in us. Pray to the Lord constantly and be filled with the Holy Spirit. You will discover that God will give you grace, calmness, and endurance to live with these difficult people.

The apostle Paul taught the believers: "Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse . . . Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." (Rom 12:14-21)

Also use this circumstance to examine your own life. If there are some shortcomings in your character, conduct and ability, strive to correct them by God's grace. Christians can earn others' respect by their good conduct and ability.

You should also pray for wisdom to interact with these difficult people. Jesus said to the disciples: "I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves." (Matt 10:16) (G.L)