This portion of Scripture talks about offense. Jesus said it was impossible to avoid offense. However, we must stay clear of acting in an offensive manner. If you cannot be an unoffended brother/sister to others, you will not be a faithful servant to God.
1. This includes our feelings
2. And our actions
How do we handle those who offend us?
1. Rebuke them - epitimao = "A frank but gentle way of telling a person they have done something you perceive to be wrong." This isn't sharp or harsh.
2. Repent - metanoeo - A compound word that means having a change of mind.
3. Forgive - aphiemi - To dismiss, to release, or to let it go.
Unfaithfulness to God is simply being faithful to our own will instead of His. Offenses are our excuses for being faithful to our own will (desires, wants, needs).
If the enemy can keep you offended, he can keep you out of the will of God.
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