Do you have an annoying family member or friend that you just don’t know how to love? Do you feel like the Bible has nothing to say about how to deal with difficult people? You’re not alone! Many people find themselves in this situation, and it can be tough to know what to do. But don’t worry, the Bible has plenty to say about annoying people! In this blog post, we will explore 10 different Bible verses about dealing with difficult people. We will look at what God says about how to love them and how to handle their behavior. So don’t give up on that annoying person just yet! The Lord can help you learn how to love them according to His Word.
Scripture about Annoying People
10 Bible Verses about Annoying People
Proverbs 27:3 ESV
A stone is heavy, and sand is weighty, but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.
Ephesians 4:1-3 ESV
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Proverbs 12:16 ESV
The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.
Proverbs 29:11 ESV
A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
2 Timothy 2:22-26 ESV
So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels. And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will.
Ecclesiastes 7:8-9 ESV
Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. Be not quick in your spirit to become angry, for anger lodges in the bosom of fools.
Proverbs 11:9 ESV
With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.
Matthew 5:40 ESV
And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well.
Revelation 3:10-11 ESV
Because you have kept my word about patient endurance, I will keep you from the hour of trial that is coming on the whole world, to try those who dwell on the earth. I am coming soon. Hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize your crown.
Proverbs 14:29-31 ESV
Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but he who has a hasty temper exalts folly. A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot. Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him.
Proverbs 25:17 ESV
Let your foot be seldom in your neighbor’s house, lest he have his fill of you and hate you.
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Scripture about Annoying People KJV
There is no verse in Scripture that specifically says “annoying people are annoying.” However, there are several verses that talk about how we should respond to difficult or challenging people. For example, in Romans 12:17-21, the apostle Paul instructs us to “Repay no one evil for evil… if it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written,” ‘Vengeance is mine I will repay,’ says the Lord.” To this end we also experience much joy and encouragement from knowing that as Christians we are called to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us (Matthew 22:39, Luke 23:34).
FAQ about Annoying People in the Bible
The Bible is clear that we are not to purposefully irritate or harbor ill will towards others- including those who don’t share our faith. In Romans 12:17-18, for example, Paul instructs us “Repay no one evil for evil… If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.” Additionally, in Exodus 23:4-5 God calls his people to “if you meet your enemy’s ox or his donkey going astray, bring it back to him. If you see the donkey of one who hates you lying down under its burden, and would refrain from helping it, you must help him with it.”
There are a lot of people in this world who can be classified as “problematic.” Whether it’s because they’re always getting into trouble, they’re difficult to get along with, or they make poor life choices, problematic people can be found everywhere. The Bible has a lot to say about these kinds of people. In Proverbs 6:16-19, we read: “There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart thatdevises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies and one who sows discord among brothers.”
I don’t know that you can “love” an annoying person, but you can try to be understanding and compassionate. Everyone has their quirks and personality traits that may be seen as annoying by others. If you can remember that everyone is fighting their own personal battles, it might make it easier for you to have compassion for them. Additionally, try not to take their behavior too personally; after all, it’s not about you, it’s about them. Finally, if all else fails, simply distance yourself from them as much as possible.