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so - I went and read your whole article and thought there were so many great things, but especially this:

1 Peter 3:14-17 14But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." 15But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. 17It is better, if it is God's will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil."

Then you added: "God will equip you in handling the problem person. It is your decision to allow or disallow the things people do to try and eat away at you. And yet, as the times continue to grow darker, if you let him, God will walk with you through the situation and insert in your mind (equip you with) what you need to properly pass through the moment. And as he makes himself known within and through you, you will notice when his influence takes over, especially as you trust in him, and you will remember that it was He who caused you to be able to properly handle not just a problem person, but any person."

That was great commentary. And as I read it, I applied it to a situation somewhere else.

It's amazing how true what you wrote, is. Thanks!

What I have found that helps the anger and offense go away quickly it to say in my mind.....It is written be not quick to take offense. It is written is what Jesus said to the tempter on the mount....negative forces can feed into anger and offense....don't give them that chance.....

But sometimes another perfect answer comes to mind that shuts the person up without anger toward them...otherwise I just turn away from them with a shrug of the shoulders...not worth arguments, as many say, life is too short and mine is getting shorter with each passing day..

Be not quick to take offense was from the OT, proverbs I think...