When to Walk Away is a 6-session video Bible study by Gary Thomas where he draws from Jesus' example to show that sometimes the best course of action in dealing with 'toxic' people is to just walk away. In the Gospels, you will find that sometimes Jesus walked away from unreasonable people and at other times, people walked away from him. He never ran after them trying to change their minds.
Most of us have toxic individuals in our lives who drain us of our joy and peace. In this study, you'll learn that you don't have to spend your energy on these people. Instead, you can walk toward healthy relationships that will encourage you and focus on the purpose that God has established for your life.
Designed for use with the When to Walk Away Video Study (sold separately).
| Title: When to Walk Away, Study Guide By: Gary L. Thomas Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 144 Vendor: Zondervan Publication Date: 2019 | Dimensions: 8.4 X 5.5 (inches) Weight: 6 ounces ISBN: 0310110246 ISBN-13: 9780310110248 Stock No: WW0110248 |
Jesus walked away from toxic people, and you should too.
In the Gospels, we read that when Jesus spoke a hard truth, sometimes the other person chose to walk away. Other times, the person asked Jesus to leave–and he complied. There were also times when people begged Jesus to stay, but he walked away so he could remain completely focused on the mission God had for him.
As Christians, we often feel the guilt and responsibility of meeting the needs of unhealthy people in our lives. Instead of attempting the impossible task of mollifying toxic people, it's time we dedicate our energy to the only worthwhile effort: completing the work God has given us by investing in reliable people.
Drawing from years serving as a pastor, Gary Thomas looks at biblical examples from the lives of Jesus, Paul, and Nehemiah to give you insightful, biblical takeaways that you can apply right away. You'll discover how to:
We can't let others steal our joy or our mission. It's time to follow Jesus’ example to walk away from toxic people and walk toward healthy relationships. And as we do, it frees us to focus completely on the purpose that God has established for our lives.
The When to Walk Away Study Guide includes teaching notes, discussion questions, Bible exploration, and personal study and reflection materials for in-between sessions.
Sessions include:
Designed for use with the When to Walk Away Video Study (9780310110361), sold separately. Streaming video access included.
Gary Thomas is a writer in residence at Second Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, and an adjunct faculty member teaching on spiritual formation at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon, and Houston Theological Seminary in Houston, Texas. He is the author of nineteen books, including When to Walk Away, Sacred Pathways, Cherish, and Sacred Marriage—over one million copies sold. He has a master’s degree from Regent College and was awarded an honorary doctorate in divinity from Western Seminary. Gary has spoken in forty-nine states and ten different countries.
