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How To Beat The Spirit Of Offense - Keshia Lease
The spirit of offense causes division within homes, families and even within our country. The spirit of offense can create self-righteousness. It stirs up anger and hatred.
According to 1st Corinthians chapter 13 verses 4 through 7 in the NIV version states “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
Love cannot exist with offense. It’s impossible.
Think about how when Jesus was alive, the Pharisees and Sadducees hated him and Jesus did no wrong. They hated him so much they wanted him dead.
Jesus told his disciples in Matthew chapter 24 verses 9 and 10 that “Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name’s sake. And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.”
Now let’s look at how to beat the spirit of offense.
1. Forgive the person – whether the person didn’t mean to offend you or intentionally meant to offend you, forgive them anyway.
1 John chapter 4 and verse 20 states "If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?"
Ephesians chapter 4 and verse 32 states “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”
If you find it difficult to forgive someone, ask Jesus to help you with it.
2. Humble yourself – Remember that you are not always right. Also, we may not know what the offended person is going through. There may be chaos in their life and that may have caused the person to be offended by your words or actions.
3. Talk to God about it. – Pray about the situation and ask God to give you strength to not only get past it but forgive that person. Not interacting with the person that offended you may be an essential part of the forgiving process. Stay in love and watch your words and actions.
Recognize that this spirit of offense is there to cause division, strife and anger.
Mark chapter 12, a scribe had asked Jesus which is the first commandment of all. Jesus’ answer is in verses 29 and 30 which is “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ “And in verse 31 Jesus says, “The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”
When you are offended by someone, recognize it for what it is and do not allow the enemy to cause you to be angry. Start confessing “Lord, I help me to forgive and love him or her by faith. “You may not feel loving or forgiving now but allow Jesus to help you with it and keep His commandment.
Now when it comes to being offended by things you see on social media, you can block, unfollow or even hide posts for a certain amount of time. Don’t be confrontational and cause strife. Period!
Don’t let the enemy steal your JOY!
I hope this podcast helped you. Feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have any comments, questions or prayer requests. If you would like to be a blessing to our ministry, click on our website link in this podcast.
How To Beat The Spirit Of Offense - Keshia Lease
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How To Beat The Spirit Of Offense - Keshia Lease
The spirit of offense causes division within homes, families and even within our country. The spirit of offense can create self-righteousness. It stirs up anger and hatred.
According to 1st Corinthians chapter 13 verses 4 through 7 in the NIV version states “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
Love cannot exist with offense. It’s impossible.
Think about how when Jesus was alive, the Pharisees and Sadducees hated him and Jesus did no wrong. They hated him so much they wanted him dead.
Jesus told his disciples in Matthew chapter 24 verses 9 and 10 that “Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name’s sake. And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.”
Now let’s look at how to beat the spirit of offense.
1. Forgive the person – whether the person didn’t mean to offend you or intentionally meant to offend you, forgive them anyway.
1 John chapter 4 and verse 20 states "If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?"
Ephesians chapter 4 and verse 32 states “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”
If you find it difficult to forgive someone, ask Jesus to help you with it.
2. Humble yourself – Remember that you are not always right. Also, we may not know what the offended person is going through. There may be chaos in their life and that may have caused the person to be offended by your words or actions.
3. Talk to God about it. – Pray about the situation and ask God to give you strength to not only get past it but forgive that person. Not interacting with the person that offended you may be an essential part of the forgiving process. Stay in love and watch your words and actions.
Recognize that this spirit of offense is there to cause division, strife and anger.
Mark chapter 12, a scribe had asked Jesus which is the first commandment of all. Jesus’ answer is in verses 29 and 30 which is “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ “And in verse 31 Jesus says, “The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”
When you are offended by someone, recognize it for what it is and do not allow the enemy to cause you to be angry. Start confessing “Lord, I help me to forgive and love him or her by faith. “You may not feel loving or forgiving now but allow Jesus to help you with it and keep His commandment.
Now when it comes to being offended by things you see on social media, you can block, unfollow or even hide posts for a certain amount of time. Don’t be confrontational and cause strife. Period!
Don’t let the enemy steal your JOY!
I hope this podcast helped you. Feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have any comments, questions or prayer requests. If you would like to be a blessing to our ministry, click on our website link in this podcast.
How To Beat The Spirit Of Offense - Keshia Lease