But the king said, “What have I to do with you, sons of Zeruiah? So let him curse, because the Lord has said to him, 'Curse David.' Who then shall say, Why have you done so?" 2 Samuel 16:10 Taking offense at what someone says is a very common reaction among many people. People do... Continue Reading →
John 6:61 Does His Teachings Offend You?
When Jesus knew in Himself that His disciples complained about this, He said to them, "Does this offend you?" John 6:61 Getting offended appears to be a common feeling that people have. The smallest things offend many people. They get angry about something said or done and hold it against the one who made the... Continue Reading →
Mark 6:3 Rejecting Jesus
"Is this not the carpenter, the Son of Mary, and brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? And are not His sisters here with us?" So they were offended at Him. Mark 6:3 The world likes to find things to be offensive. If something or someone does not look or act just a certain way,... Continue Reading →
Proverbs 19:11 Wisdom Produces Patience
A person's wisdom yields patience; it is to one's glory to overlook an offense. Proverbs 19:11 Being offended by someone is something that can occur very easily. In today's society it is more common to hear about someone being offended by something than someone who is not being offended. People are trying to erase the... Continue Reading →