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Sunday, September 30, 2007
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"Give as good as you get" is the usual attitude we encounter when relationships turn tense. But believers do better to adopt a different motto: "Kill 'em with kindness."
How does that work? Tom Addington, who is profiled this week, says, "I've found this to be of particular help when facing a driver afflicted with road rage. Smile, wave, and allow the person into your lane. The aggressive driver certainly doesn't expect you to react that way, and your kindness will baffle him for days—or at least until the next angry driver gets in his way."
This week is about interacting with the folks you'd never select for your buddy list.
Until next week,
Harry Genet, Men of Integrity managing editor
Your feedback is welcome at Men@ChristianityToday.com.
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Tom Addington grew up in Hong Kong as a medical missionary's son. With a doctorate in communication, he has taught at the University of Alabama-Huntsville and the University of Arkansas. But Tom also spent a number of years driving 18-wheelers. He has partnered with Steve Graves for more than 15 years. To integrate biblical wisdom and business excellence, they together founded Cornerstone Group Consulting.
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What kinds of person has God used to knock off your rough edges? A person who…- Broke a promise to you
- Is verbose and gossipy
- Deceived or lied to you
- Is nosy
- Failed to deliver on a commitment
- Is belligerent and quarrelsome
- Constantly borrows or asks for help
- Has irritating mannerisms
- Snubbed or publicly humiliated you
- Is inconsistent
- Blamed you for something you didn't do
- Took advantage of you
- Is hot-tempered
- Belittles and mocks you
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When do you feel most vulnerable to sexual temptation? When…- Surfing the internet: 44%
- Encountering provocatively dressed women: 26%
- Watching movies and movie trailers: 7%
- Watching TV programs and commercials: 5%
- Other: 5%
- Interacting with female colleagues on the job: 5%
- Perusing content and ads in periodicals and books: 3%
- Seeing women working out at the gym: 2%
- Checking your e-mail messages: 1%
- Receiving greeting hugs from acquaintances: 1%
- Participating in office parties: 1%
- Socializing with other couples you know: 1%
- Seeing cheerleaders at sporting events: 0%
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