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How to handle being taken advantage of

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Can't really advise as need more information. Did you have an agreement?
If she was just a guest who overstayed her welcome, then you don't need to 'remove' her just tell her to go home to mum and dad. From what you posted, it could be if you not gracious about it.

one way not to be taken advantage of is to learn to say 'no'. But if we have already been, (taken advantage of) then that's a bit harder, we need to repent and ask God to help us out of our bad choices or lack of discernment.
 
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Dear Lianthe. Jesus tells us: "The first and great Commandment is: Love thy God with all thy heart, with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. The second is like it: love thy neighbour as thyself." In verse 40: Jesus tells us: " On these two Commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets." ( neighbour is all we know and all we meet) Jesus tells us:
" treat your sister as you would love to be treated." ( Matthew 22: 35-40:) I say this with love, Lianthe.
Greetings from Emmy, your sister in Christ.
 
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Earning money does require not just working hard but also working smart, since God created us in his own image, our imagination is a hidden goldmine of new fresh ideas and information so that we can constantly experiment and if mistakes are made then we simply adjust, change or find some improvement until it finally becomes perfect and permanent in our favor:.
Like trade secrets, these ingenious secret ideas can either be revealed to or remain a secret from your boss, so that the boss can feel comfortable, and maybe somewhat confused and delighted that you seem uncomplaining and relaxed in your chosen job -
perhaps, your sister has a job in mind but needs encouraging and positive words of support to get her God-created mind active, as well as silent prayer for financial seed-planting that will result in a future harvest or simply put, bank savings account investment for goals such as a decent car, decent TV or something else positive in mind.;'*';.
 
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