Not Running with the Offense

Throughout each day we make many choices. Some of these choices are quite easy and often thoughtless. Some of our choices require risk and can be difficult ones to make. One of the choices we make on a daily basis that isn't easy and requires much thought and prayer... is the choice to not be offended.


If you have ever had anyone do something to you that was hurtful- then you know exactly what I am talking about. Have you ever been in a situation where someone has done something to you that hurts you- and at that moment, although you are mad, you decide not to retaliate? It is a great feeling to know that you were the "bigger person" in the situation.

There are times when you must stand up for yourself, this is not what I am talking about. That will be another blog!

However, Satan has a way of reminding you of the offense- and he makes it seem much worse than what it really was. At that moment, you start to feel as though you were a wimp in that situation or that you allowed someone to walk all over you. Then, perhaps you share the hurt with someone and the person feeds the offense by saying things like, "I can't believe that person did that to you!" The more you talk about it, the bigger the offense becomes.

One of the most important choices we can make each day is to to not pick up an offense and make it our own. It is so easy to be offended and run with it - but it is so damaging to the heart. I would like to challenge you to avoid running with the offense when something hurtful happens.
Don't feed the offense by telling other people how awful you were treated. Give the offense to God on a daily basis so that Satan doesn't use it against you. Remaining offended will rot the heart and create bitterness- this is a choice.

Protect your heart..... Don't run with the offense!