John Maxwell
2 Samuel 21:1-14
Every leader faces difficult people and draining circumstances. The following difficult personality types commonly accost leaders today:
| TYPE | STRATEGY |
| The Sherman Tank: rides over people | Consider the issue; stand up if important. |
| The Space Cadet: lives in another world | Find and develop their unique gifts. |
| The Volcano: explosive, unpredictable | Remove from crowd, listen, be direct. |
| The Thumb Sucker: self-pity, pouts | Don't reward, expose them to real trouble. |
| The Wet Blanket: always down | Be honest, don't cater; don't let them lead. |
| The Garbage Collector: attracts the worst | Challenge their statements; force honesty |
| The User: demands lots of time, energy | Set boundaries; require accountability. |
The Gibeonites became one of David's difficult people. Answer the following questions about how David chose to deal with them:
- Why did God send the famine and the Gibeonites to David (vv. 1,2)?
- How far should the leader go to satisfy the complaints of a critic (vv. 3,4)?
- Did David go too far in trying to appease the Gibeonites or Rizpah (vv. 5-15)?
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