There is a lot of offense these days. Probably not more offending than normal as people have acted badly for a long time. But it seems people are quicker to call foul when they are hurt by others. "Trauma", "emotional hurt", "abuse", "bullying" are household terms and sometimes we drop them when the opportunity is right. Have we become connoisseurs of the offenses against us? In this episode of Breaking Bread, Brian Sutter and Ted Witzig Jr give us some important tips on living in a world of offense. "Trauma", "hurt", "abuse", and "bullying" are too real to get wrong.

Show notes:

Living well in a world of offense will require a healthy view into our hurt and a healthy view out of our hurt.

• A healthy view into our hurt:

• • Acknowledge the offense against you whether great or small.

  • Welcome others into it. Seek perspective so you can size it correctly.

• • Engage in the work of healing.

• • Pursue forgiveness.

• A healthy view out of our hurt:

• • Have a realistic and broad understanding of the offenses that many in this world face.

• • Have a biblical understanding of the world we live in. Understand both its brokenness and beauty. See God's intention for a coming reconciliation.

• • Seek joy and wholeness in Christ.