Without God’s help we would not be able to cope with difficult family members. God has given us families in this world so that we can rejoice together here. With our family members, we discuss various issues and deepen relationships through cooperation. But when a family member does not behave normally, it is very distressing and worrying for us. In such a situation, we need to pray for God’s intervention to calm down.
We need to be humble in dealing with difficult family members. Let us talk to them with love. We should never confront them with anger and violence. The Bible tells us that one who can control his anger is a hero even more than a great warrior.
When there is a problem like this in the family, we should be patient and wait for God’s help. Many times, God uses someone in our family to correct our mistakes or change us so that we can give up evil ways. So first of all we should evaluate our spiritual life. If we have a bad relationship with God, we need to fix it first. Then God will bless us by changing the rest of our lives.
We need to pray for the difficult family members to deal with. Through prayer we can communicate our thoughts to God and He will calm our hearts. In addition, we will focus more on living a spiritual life that will help us draw closer to God.
Let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about dealing with difficult family members.
How to Apply Biblical Wisdom in Family Conflicts
“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger”
— Proverbs 15:1
“Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath”
— James 1:19
“Forbearing one another, forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye”
— Colossians 3:13
“With all lowliness meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love”
— Ephesians 4:2
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God”
— Matthew 5:9
“The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with”
— Proverbs 17:14
“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men”
— Romans 12:18
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves”
— Philippians 2:3
“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted”
— Galatians 6:1
“Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous”
— 1 Peter 3:8
Scriptures on Forgiveness and Reconciliation with Family
“For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you”
— Matthew 6:14
“Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; if he repent, forgive him”
— Luke 17:3
“Be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you”
— Ephesians 4:32
“When ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses”
— Mark 11:25
“Then came Peter to him, said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, I forgive him? till seven times?”
— Matthew 18:21
“To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ”
— 2 Corinthians 2:10
“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men”
— Romans 12:17
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful just to forgive us our sins, to cleanse us from all unrighteousness”
— 1 John 1:9
Maintaining Peace: Bible Verses for Challenging Family Relationships
“Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, things wherewith one may edify another”
— Romans 14:19
“To esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. be at peace among yourselves”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:13
“Follow peace with all men, holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord”
— Hebrews 12:14
“Let him eschew evil, do good; let him seek peace, ensue it”
— 1 Peter 3:11
“Depart from evil, do good; seek peace, pursue it”
— Psalm 34:14
“Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy”
— Proverbs 12:20
“Now the God of patience consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus”
— Romans 15:5
“The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts minds through Christ Jesus”
— Philippians 4:7
Finding Strength: Biblical Guidance for Coping with Toxic Family Members
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me”
— Philippians 4:13
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, of love, of a sound mind”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; lean not unto thine own understanding”
— Proverbs 3:5
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness”
— Isaiah 41:10
“God is our refuge strength, a very present help in trouble”
— Psalm 46:1
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest”
— Joshua 1:9
“The Lord is my light my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
— Psalm 27:1
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, in the power of his might”
— Ephesians 6:10
Praying for Difficult Family Members: Verses to Guide Your Prayers
“Rejoice evermorePray without ceasingIn every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you”
— 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“Confess your faults one to another, pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much”
— James 5:16
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God”
— Philippians 4:6
“Continue in prayer, watch in the same with thanksgiving”
— Colossians 4:2
“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, giving of thanks, be made for all men”
— 1 Timothy 2:1
“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, pray for them which despitefully use you, persecute you”
— Matthew 5:44
“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer”
— Romans 12:12
“Praying always with all prayer supplication in the Spirit, watching thereunto with all perseverance supplication for all saints”
— Ephesians 6:18
“This is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us”
— 1 John 5:14