Never stoop to the level of nasty people: “Their biggest motivation is that they actually feel inferior to you, so they’ll slash you down to their level” (psychologist Jay Carter). Always take the high road. Be gracious and compassionate to difficult and mean people, for often they’ve been hurt, are unloved, or haven’t experienced God’s forgiveness. A dear old lady was asked what she used to look so beautiful and attractive. She answered: “I use for my lips, truth; for my voice, kindness; for my eyes, compassion; for my hands, charity; for my figure, uprightness; for my heart, love; for any who do not like me, prayer. Try this make-up and see what it’ll do for you.” That’s taking the high road! (Colossians 3:12-17; Matthew 5).—Samuel Koranteng-Pipim
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SAMUEL KORANTENG-PIPIM,PH.D. , is a US-based Ghanaian author, inspirational speaker, leadership trainer, and an advocate for youth empowerment. He was trained in engineering and systematic theology, and has authored more than twenty books. They include his bestselling works Hope Through the Dark, Six More Chances, Healed Wounds but Ugly Scars, and Patience in the Midst of Trials and Afflictions. Dr. Pipim currently directs two Centers for Leadership Development known as EAGLES (Empowerment & Advisory Group for Leadership, Excellence, & Service) and ANANSE (African Network & Advisory for Needed Services & Excellence). www.EAGLESonline.org. He also serves as a special consultant on Bible projects for Remnant Publications. 