We all have those people in our lives who say things that are not true about us. Some do so amongst sincere concern, but through a theological, sociological, or educational lens that betrays us. Their lens may be toxic.
Once you are able to get your bearings and realize that the lens is toxic, the question emerges if you are to go on and discount everything the person says? Perhaps the word "everything" is somewhat strong. But when someone shows the potential to hurt you and/or bring in damaging thoughts, then at what point do you give their view some validity?
It has been helpful to me over the years to remember the Scripture from the Beatitudes that commands Christians to "not give your pearls to swines." The command comes in the context of judgement, so I've found it helpful not to allow perceiving swine to judge me. But like I say, the question remains as to whether framing them as swine should always stand?
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