Guys help me understand.

[Comfort me]

At work I do as well as most Christians can do when it pertains to not gossiping and not tearing others down. I never hardly share my personal life and stay kind of quiet. I work as a subcontractor in a factory. Some are familiar with my history and they know I have a wonderful wife who also is blessed by God to have a good income. I have noticed here lately that other men have been acting rude towards me and making rude remarks. They are obvious trying to offend me. These same people see that I'm not small at almost 220lbs. I recently wrestled one guy there who is 270lbs and beat him easily as I once was a bodybuilder and I'm still very strong at 38. The people I do get close to there realize I am a warm person and I'm great at making them laugh as I have been blessed with a good sense of humor. The Lord as given me a gift of discernment as I know who is evil and who is good. That is why I am careful about who I let get close to me. Then men who usually make these remarks are alcoholics and many involved with drugs. What have I done to become a target? I have not openly judged these men and have not made any remarks about them to others. I have noticed when these guys get together as a group that they like to take shots at me. I do not even hardly talk to these guys unless I have to. I mentioned some of the things above to show that I can have fun and goof off. They also know some of my past struggles and that I'm not above them.

[antitox]

Happens all the time. But it seems that the type of environment (factory) that you are in has "blue-collar types" which lean to these general behaviors when they congregate. I've been the brunt of that before.

Just be you, and don't worry about it. Don't focus any of your attention on their trifle attitudes. Actually, when people do that, it's because they still have a high-school mentality; essentially, immaturity.

[TeachMe]

It doesn't have to be in a factory with "blue collar' type of people.
It happens everywhere. I am a nurse, I work in a facility that takes care of mentally challenged people.
My own boss, who is an RN has poked fun at some of us, over the years, and she does this "eye rolling" thing which I have called her on.
She's also made statements about some other people, and different things about people, over the years.
She knows she does it.
It may not have been as severe as what you're going thru, but it does happen in other levels of jobs, and different types of jobs.

[The Learner]

In essence it is just another symptom of fallen man. You being a Christian is enough to earn the scorn of unbelievers. You are a child of God, if satan hates God the most then it is reasonable to assume that he hates His children almost as much.

[ByHisGrace]

Oh yeah, it happens everywhere. I remember working as a hostess at Red Lobster and there was a assistant manager that did not like me. I have no idea why but she made it clear. Also I was a cashier at a retail store and there was a co worker who didn't like me. I think everywhere you work there is going to be someone who is not crazy about you. Maybe I looked like someone they knew and didn't like.? Who knows why people react the way they do.

It definitely makes going to work awkward. But keep living right and do what pleases God. Perhaps you should pray for these other co-workers? Just a thought.

[ByHisGrace]

Also I worked at a drug store and the other girls that worked there partied on the weekends and got drunk. I was never that type of girl and so I was often teased. But that's okay. I think it's just part of the persecution you get from being a Christian and living a Christian lifestyle.

[rankiwi]

I To Have That Problem At Work......it Is Not Fun And Can Be Very Hurtful.....but I Believe That As We Walk With God,through All This He Is Using Us For His Glory......he Is Also Refining Us,shaping To Be The People He Wants To Come Back......the Way I Have To Look At The Situation Is To No Who I Am In Jesus Christ.....and Pray For Those People....most People That Make Fun Of Others Are Usually Not Happy With Themselves,so They Feel About Making Fun Of Others...really Sad

[antitox]

It doesn't have to be in a factory with "blue collar' type of people.

No, it doesn't have to. BUT I have seen it alot more in those places compared to others due to the mindsets involved. The fact of the matter is that it IS taking place and that happens to be where he is.

I think that his focus of attention needs to be on other things because we can't change these people; they need to grow up. That only happens when they make the choice to do so. Until then, you can't feed the bear.

[Daniel1210]

It's as simple as they can't beat the drugs or the booze, or think they can't, and resent anybody who has, or who doesn't imbibe at all.

[CourtroomWolf]

I'm not sure if it's directed at you, or just how they normally act. If it's directed at you, they are trying to get a response. "Don't feed the trolls" is the best advice I can give.