No Offense - Part 2, Not Today Satan
Not Today Satan
Rachel Klinge
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October 3, 2021

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NOT TODAY SATAN

5 I am not overstating it when I say that the man who caused all the trouble hurt all of you more than he hurt me. 6 Most of you opposed him, and that was punishment enough. 7 Now, however, it is time to

him. Otherwise, he may be overcome by discouragement.  8 So I urge you now to for him. 9 I wrote to you as I did to test you and see if you would fully comply with my instructions. 10 When you forgive this man, I forgive him, too. And when I forgive whatever needs to be forgiven, I do so with Christ’s authority for your benefit, 11 so that Satan will not us. For we are familiar with his evil schemes. —2 Cor 2:5-11 (NLT)
Being offended is unavoidable, but living offended is a .

Move from discouraged to .

  • Luke 17:1-10 And the apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.” (verse 5)

  • Forgiveness takes an act of

    .

  • Forgiveness will change the way you tell the .


    20 But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. 21 Now therefore, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and your little ones.” And he

    them and spoke kindly to them. —Genesis 50:20-21

Move from distraction to .

  • 1 Peter 4:8 And above all things have

    among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins.

  • John 13:35

    will know you’re my disciples, if you love one another.

Move from divided to .

  • Using scripture out of

    can be destructive.

  • Ephesians 4:26-27 In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, And do not give the devil a

    .

  • Is your offense holding you from your

    ?

  • 2 Kings 5

of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. —Ephesians 4:31-32