The Mean People in Our Life We have no control over the meanness of others, but we do have control over how we react to it and whether we will be a meany ourselves. Romans 12:9-21 Biblical principles that will help us respond to mean people: Remember that SIN is a THING. Ephesians 4:22-24, 29-32 Guard your HEART. Proverbs 4:23; Philippians 4:6-9 Seek to UNDERSTAND. Luke 6:45 Choose the WISE PATH. 1 Peter 2:23; Matthew 5:43-48; 1 Peter 3:14-16 Conclusion: At the end of the day, our response to mean people shows the reality of our faith. Realize that meanness is the result of sin, Resist the urge to take things personally and seek revenge, Really try to understand the other person, and Represent God with our words and deeds.