1036) The term “bullying” is thrown around a lot today. In fact, there are many business and school policies that deal directly with this important issue.

Because this term is frequently used, it’s important to know how the law defines this (at least at schools).

Someone is considered a bully when they use their power or position to mistreat another. This behavior must be seen in a pattern over time.

Another facet of bullying is the goal of alienating someone in order to better control them. Though these are only a couple of conditions, it’s clear that bullying is powerful and can reap damage that can last a lifetime.

In Galatians 4:17, Paul knew that when people are alienated from others, it causes division and makes them weaker without each other’s support. This is because we were never meant to stay alone in this life.

We need to attempt to guard against alienation in ourselves and with others. It is a powerful enemy that must be fought continually.