I'm No Longer A Slave To Offense
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10 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.
11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.
12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.
13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.
1 He left there and returned to his hometown. His disciples came along.
2 On the Sabbath, he gave a lecture in the meeting place. He made a real hit, impressing everyone. “We had no idea he was this good!” they said. “How did he get so wise all of a sudden, get such ability?”
3 But in the next breath they were cutting him down: “He’s just a carpenter—Mary’s boy. We’ve known him since he was a kid. We know his brothers, James, Justus, Jude, and Simon, and his sisters. Who does he think he is?” They tripped over what little they knew about him and fell, sprawling. And they never got any further.
4 Jesus told them, “A prophet has little honor in his hometown, among his relatives, on the streets he played in as a child.”
1 And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him.
2 And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?
3 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.
4 But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.
5 And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them.
I’m No Longer A Slave To Offense
I’m No Longer A Slave To Offense
Offense: Something Done That Causes anger or hurt feelings
Easton’s Bible Dictionary Offence
Greek skandalon, properly that at which one stumbles or takes offence.
OFFENSE Translates several Hebrew and Greek terms. The following two senses predominate. 1. That which causes indignation or disgust
Christ is said to be a rock of offense in this sense (Rom. 9:33; Gal. 5:11; 1 Pet. 2:8). What was especially offensive was the claim that an accursed one was the Messiah and that faith in this crucified one and not works was necessary for salvation.
2. That which serves as a hindrance (Matt. 16:23) or obstacle (2 Cor. 6:3). This hindrance is often temptation to sin (Matt. 18:7; Luke 17:1).
23 But He turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are an offense to Me, for you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men.”
2 cor
3 We give no offense in anything, that our ministry may not be blamed.
7 Woe to the world because of offenses! For offenses must come, but woe to that man by whom the offense comes!
Offense serves as a hinderance or Obstacle
Eerdmans Bible Dictionary OFFENSE
More often, the term means a stumbling block—an obstacle placed in someone’s path causing him to loose his footing and fall
Isa 8.14
14 He will be as a sanctuary, But a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense To both the houses of Israel, As a trap and a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
Scriptures tells us Jesus is the Rock Of offense
Offense: Something that outrages the moral or physical senses
The state of being insulted or morally outraged
〈takes offense at the slightest criticism〉
slightest criticism〉
Offense Implies: hurt displeasure
RESENTMENT suggests lasting indignation or ill will 〈harbored a lifelong resentment of his brother〉. UMBRAGE may suggest hurt pride, resentment, or suspicion of another’s motives
Resentment: suggest lasting indignation or ill will, it may suggest hurt pride or suspicion of another’s motives.
Short Lived spell of anger usually at a petty cause.
Short Lived spell of anger usually at a petty cause.
〈takes deep offense at racial slurs〉
Ask these questions
Who In Here Has Been Offended?
Who In here has ever had a hard time forgiving an offender?
Who in here never offended anyone please stand..
Do You Know That You Can go through Life offending people and they never even tell you..
Mark 6.
1 He left there and returned to his hometown. His disciples came along.
2 On the Sabbath, he gave a lecture in the meeting place. He made a real hit, impressing everyone. “We had no idea he was this good!” they said. “How did he get so wise all of a sudden, get such ability?”
3 But in the next breath they were cutting him down: “He’s just a carpenter—Mary’s boy. We’ve known him since he was a kid. We know his brothers, James, Justus, Jude, and Simon, and his sisters. Who does he think he is?” They tripped over what little they knew about him and fell, sprawling. And they never got any further.
4 Jesus told them, “A prophet has little honor in his hometown, among his relatives, on the streets he played in as a child.”
5 Jesus wasn’t able to do much of anything there—he laid hands on a few sick people and healed them, that’s all.
The Scripture states they tripped over what little they Knew about him!!
1. This is going to be offensive.. But shouldn’t we as Christians not trip over the LGBTQ and sit and listen..
I admit i have said some dumb, insensitive words about them over the pulpit, that i had to ask the Lord to forgive me for.
30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who wins souls is wise.
So If i am going to be a soul saving wise person, i must be soul seeking and not personality seeking...
2. Many offended Christians, are not offended because the person lied, they are offended at the truth...
Truth they do not want to confront or Truth that requires change.
The Truth can hurt you or Help You!!
(I just didn’t like the way the said it) or (I just didn’t like the fact You Said IT )
AN OFFENDED
CHRISTIAN IS ONE WHO
TAKES IN LIFE BUT BECAUSE OF
TAKES IN LIFE BUT BECAUSE OF
FEAR, CANNOT RELEASE IT.
Bevere, John. The Bait of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense (p. 12).
Bevere, John. The Bait of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense (p. 12). Strang Communications - A. Kindle Edition.
Bevere, John. The Bait of Satan: Living Free from the Deadly Trap of Offense (p. 12). Strang Communications - A. Kindle Edition.
10 And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another.
11 Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many.
12 And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.
13 But he who endures to the end shall be saved.
13 But he who endures to the end shall be saved.
Matthew 10
Many will be offended,
Who are the many? (Church Folk)
Offended because you corrected my child
Offended because of your outfit
Offended because you told me i was off key..
Offended because you didn’t support my program.
3. Offense Produces betrayal
4 But one of His disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, who would betray Him, said,
5 “Why was this fragrant oil not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?”
6 This he said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief, and had the money box; and he used to take what was put in it.
5 “Why was this fragrant oil not sold for three hundred denarii and given to the poor?”
20 Come therefore, let us now kill him and cast him into some pit; and we shall say, ‘Some wild beast has devoured him.’ We shall see what will become of his dreams!”
4. betrayal Produces hatred…
10 And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another.
5. Once this happens a storm of false prophets will get into the ear of the offended.
The Spirit of deception will take hold of you,
10 and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
11 And for this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie,
12 that they all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
I hope You Caught that Strong delusion
(characterized by or holding idiosyncratic beliefs or impressions that are contradicted by reality or rational argument, typically as a symptom of mental disorder)
7 Because a bishopis a supervisor appointed by God, he must have a good reputation. He must not be a stubborn or irritable person. He must not drink too much or be a violent person. He must not use shameful ways to make money.
8 Instead, he must be hospitable, love what is good, use good judgment, be fair and moral, and have self-control.
9 He must be devoted to the trustworthy message we teach. Then he can use these accurate teachings to encourage people and correct those who oppose the word.
10 There are many believers, especially converts from Judaism, who are rebellious. They speak nonsense and deceive people.
11 They must be silenced because they are ruining whole families by teaching what they shouldn’t teach. This is the shameful way they make money.
12 Even one of their own prophets said, “Cretans are always liars, savage animals, and lazy gluttons.”
13 That statement is true. For this reason, sharply correct believers so that they continue to have faith that is alive and well.
14 They shouldn’t pay attention to Jewish myths or commands given by people who are always rejecting the truth.
15 Everything is cleanto those who are clean. But nothing is clean to corrupt unbelievers. Indeed, their minds and their consciences are corrupted.
16 They claim to know God, but they deny him by what they do. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit to do anything good.
5. 12 And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.
Titus 1.7
5. 12 And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold.
Church/ New Beginnings We have to do something about the Cold love
5 Do you not remember that when I was still with you I told you these things?
6 And now you know what is restraining, that he may be revealed in his own time.
7 For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only He who now restrains will do so until He is taken out of the way.
8 And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will consume with the breath of His mouth and destroy with the brightness of His coming.
The Spirit Of rebellion is ruling Christians and they can’t see it!!
2 Thess 2:5-
6. 13 But he who endures to the end shall be saved.
The New King James Version Chapter 2
15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle.
He Who Endures, stands Fast, Firmly hold on to the end, shall be saved…
Can you endure offenses?
15 When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “Perhaps Joseph will hate us, and may actually repay us for all the evil which we did to him.”
16 So they sent messengers to Joseph, saying, “Before your father died he commanded, saying,
17 ‘Thus you shall say to Joseph: “I beg you, please forgive the trespass of your brothers and their sin; for they did evil to you.” ’ Now, please, forgive the trespass of the servants of the God of your father.” And Joseph wept when they spoke to him.
18 Then his brothers also went and fell down before his face, and they said, “Behold, we are your servants.”
19 Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in the place of God?
15 When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “Perhaps Joseph will hate us, and may actually repay us for all the evil which we did to him.”
16 So they sent messengers to Joseph, saying, “Before your father died he commanded, saying,
17 ‘Thus you shall say to Joseph: “I beg you, please forgive the trespass of your brothers and their sin; for they did evil to you.” ’ Now, please, forgive the trespass of the servants of the God of your father.” And Joseph wept when they spoke to him.
18 Then his brothers also went and fell down before his face, and they said, “Behold, we are your servants.”
19 Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in the place of God?
20 But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.
21 Now therefore, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and your little ones.” And he comforted them and spoke kindly to them.
To The Pure all things are Pure to the defiled all things are defiled..
Do not be afraid, for am I in the place of God?