Our Mission: To Make More and Better Disciples
“One of my greatest goals in life, and I think I’m getting there, is that I’ll never ever be offended by anyone ever again.” —- Michael W. Smith
1. Taking Offense is a
A) We Can
an Offense
Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense. —Proverbs 19:11 (ESV)
B) We Can
of an Offense
Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. —Ephesians 4:31 (ESV)
2. Taking Offense is a
A) It Is a
Choice
A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. —Proverbs 12:16 (NIV)
B) It is an
Choice
Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. —James 1:19-20 (ESV)
C) It is a
Choice
See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled —Hebrews 12:15 (ESV)
D) It is a
Choice
But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire. —Matthew 5:22 (ESV)
Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” —Romans 12:19 (ESV)
“Seek justice; love mercy. You don’t have to be angry to do that… I’ve noticed that the best police officers don’t do their jobs in anger. The best soldiers don’t function out of anger. Anger does not enhance judgment.” —– Brandt Hansen
3. Jesus Shows us a