The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, and his glory is to overlook a transgression. 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... Continue Reading →
2 Samuel 16:10 No Offense Taken
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 →
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 →
Proverbs 12:16 Quickly Offended
Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult. Proverbs 12:16 Getting offended is something that occurs to a lot of a people on a regular basis. Someone says or does something and someone else is offended at it. They do not like what someone else is saying or doing. Very quickly... Continue Reading →
2 Samuel 16:10 Don’t Take Offense
But the king said, "What does this have to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah? If he is cursing because the LORD said to him, 'Curse David,' who can ask, 'Why do you do this?' " 2 Samuel 16:10 Taking offense at what someone says is a very common reaction among many people. People... Continue Reading →