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What Does the Bible Say About Toxic Relationships?

The Bible encourages love and forgiveness, but it also speaks about wisdom, boundaries, and the influence people can have on your life.

What the Bible says

  1. Scripture
    Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
    1 Corinthians 15:33

    The people around you can influence your character and direction.

  2. Scripture
    Make no friendship with an angry man.
    Proverbs 22:24-25

    The Bible warns about staying closely connected to destructive patterns.

  3. Scripture
    Give not that which is holy unto the dogs.
    Matthew 7:6

    Discernment is part of how you protect what is valuable.

A grounded way to understand this

Love does not mean allowing harm. The Bible supports both compassion and wise boundaries.

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