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You are sure to have met some along the way. But who decides who is an imbecile and who is not? Furthermore, what about if you featured prominently on somebody else's imbeciles list?

We are all grown-up well balanced adults now and so we have passed the name-calling stage of our development - so it seems. What is it that is so comforting by putting tags on people? Back stabbing is a national sport in corporate offices around the world. The best way to damage someone's reputation is to spread rumours about that person.

It takes place very casually at the water-cooler: "Did you notice anything about so-and-so?" "A bit of a pusher isn't he?" And so the word of mouth spreads...

What about when you are at the receiving end of such compliments? Vengeance is a dish best served cold... the problem you're not really sure who is doing all that dirty work behind the scenes... Dr Watson would say: "Who profits from the crime?" And so we have a brood of innuendos and vibes (all of them negatives, you would have guessed...). But on your resume you bragged about the fact you were a great team player who got things done with a minimum of fuss...

What if you have more than one enemy and they play a game of ping-pong trying to wear you out by constantly shifting the goal post of what is required of you? Who is next in line for advancement in the office? Will a new position be created soon? Are we going through a period of restructuring? Can the position be filled internally? Who will be on the selection panel? Is someone taking credit for your achievements?

Some people can be downright obnoxious and un-cooperative. They know how to pander to the boss. They are so caught-up in their own career path. To them, using anything and everything along the way to further their goals is fair game.

Introducing a novel idea: "Love your enemies!" Yes you read right. Not "Kill your enemies" not "Ignore your enemies" but "Love your enemies".

Maybe we need to define what love is in this context: Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.

So you have it. This is the Christian way to deal with the situation. Quite novel isn't it? But don't try to do it in your own strength. You need to have Jesus inside first...

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