2. Be kind to them.
Probably the hardest yet most character-defining thing you can do is be helpful to people who are unkind to you. Showing kindness isn’t dependent on what you receive from people. Showing kindness depends on your character. What you do or say to others does not define them; it defines you.
Remember that how people see and treat you is a reflection and extension of how they see and treat themselves. Most unkind people are harsh with themselves. So they extend it to others around them.
3. Pray for them.
Jesus Himself has had His share of critics and haters. He didn’t only ignore them and continued with His mission, He also prayed for them. Jesus orders us to do the same; pray for those who persecute you. The curses you say toward others can come back to you, but so can the blessings.
Jesus also said when you offer peace and the other person doesn’t accept it, peace will come back to you. There is no losing on your part.
How do you deal with people who don’t like you?
