Dave Willis
2. Show Respect* even when it’s not reciprocated. Refuse to get offended.
The Bible says there is great wisdom in choosing to overlook an offense (Proverbs 19:11). Sometimes your in-laws might say or do something that offends you, but you need to rise above by responding with patience and respect. This does NOT mean you need to be anyone’s doormat, because sometimes clear boundaries need to be implemented (as I address later in this article). When you show honor to “difficult” in-laws, you’re building bridges of peace that will positively impact future generations. It’s not easy, but it’s worth the effort! Here’s a short video I made that discusses how to do this in more detail: “How to deal with difficult in-laws”
#3 must be intentional or some family people might be unfairly left out…
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