Offended People
Some people recently left our church with no word of explanation and without giving anyone any opportunity to talk to them. It turns out that they felt offended. From my perspective, it looks like their offense was from unrealistic expectations.
We should never intentionally offend anyone, and when we find that we have offended them, we should readily apologize. On the other hand, we should choose not to take offense. To be offended means to live in displeasure, and that is an emotion that we choose. We should choose not to have it. If we live in a state of being offended, we will not live in the fulness of God’s blessing, because our sympathies will be focused on ourselves. Being offended is a care that will not bless us, and it is one of those that we are to cast on the Lord.
My concern for people who leave a church because they are offended is that they will soon become offended in the new church where they go.
March 24th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Really educational – always spread the word. Looking forward to an update. For too long now have I had the need to begin with my own blog. Suppose if I put it off any longer I will never ever do it. I’ll be sure to add you to my Blogroll. Many thanks!!
March 25th, 2010 at 8:14 am
Thank you, Lucilla, and I will be pleased to be added to your blogroll. Be blessed!
April 7th, 2010 at 2:27 pm
They left because of your bigotry, because the rest of America sees you as vile disgusting people. You and the hate you bring to your town.
Never hire anyone from Fulton MS.
Never buy anything in Fulton MS.