How should you deal with the difficult person?
No one has ever come up with a formula. Of course, we all know that before we were saved, Grace rescued us when we were more than difficult.
As you are a Soldier of The Cross, you have agreed with God. You have determined to take up the Cross Daily as He has asked. You have agreed to follow Him. You have agreed that He alone is the the Truth and the Life.
What a release. This means that you do not have to have the right answer. You have within you the
Indwelling Holy Spirit. You have been promised the Answer will be given at the time of need and not before.
So, go. Be there if you are thusly led. Say nothing until it is given to you.
He is able, even when we have no idea what to say.
He is able even when we cannot see.
He is able even when facts are hidden.
He is able when there is irrational hostility.
He is able when you are outnumbered.
Soldier of The Cross, move on. There is nothing else.