Manipulators // Gary Mitchell [Difficult People]

The Journey Church Podcast

Difficult People | Week 4 [Gary Mitchell] The Manipulators Define Manipulation: to unfairly and unjustly control, influence, or warp, the thoughts and behaviors of others through lies, distortion of facts, or the withholding of information for one’s own personal gain. Where do we find Manipulators in our lives? 1. At our Job 2. In our Circle of Friends 3. In Our families 4. In the church 5. In our Dating Relationships How Can We Spot Them? 1. They Cast Confusion & Doubt 2. They’re Good at Guilt Tripping 3. They Take Advantage of Kindness 4. They Spread False Information 5. They Never Accept Blame 6. They’re Two-Faced 7. They LIE 8. They Normalize Their Behavior 9. They Cast Fear and Anxiety Why is Manipulation So Wrong? 1. God is a God of Truth, Integrity, and Justice 2. Manipulation dehumanizes people made in the image of God Are YOU a manipulator? God will hold you accountable! How Can We Fight Against Manipulators? 1. Call Them Out 2. Don’t Engage/Don’t Play Their Game 3. Stand Your Ground (Set Boundaries and Stick to them) Conclusion: God Desires for us to live FREE from Manipulation.