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Introduction
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Definition
Most Common idea
a stumbling-block, obstacle
things that offends us or hurts our feelings
Offense -
Offend - to cause to feel upset, annoyed or resentful
Original Meaning
Grk.
skandalon - a trap; originally, the name of the part of a trap to which a bait is attached, hence, the trap or snare itself.
a trap -
Grk. skandalizo - (v.) to put a snare or stumbling-block in the way; to cause to stumble
Note - “scandal” - (Dictionary) an action or event regarded as morally or legally wrong and causing public outrage
Key Questions
why do offenses come or happen?
what can we do to overcome offenses?
Main Points
Offenses do come!
This world is full of offenses
Matthew 18.6-7
Offenses come in different forms
Sin is a common offense ()
the Truth can also be an offense
Offense is a personal matter
Take heed to yourselves!
Anything - sin or otherwise - only becomes an offense because it has affected your heart
“Take heed” means “beware” - beware of yourself!
Because we cannot get rid of offenses, we need to be careful how we respond to offenses.
We need to be careful how we respond to offenses
There are wrong responses to offenses
Condemning the person without giving a chance for explanation or redemption
when we are hurt, we judge the offender outright and close the story
Example
Matthew 13.55-57
Building walls between us and the person
when we are hurt, we build walls between us and the offender, instead of reconciling with the person
Proverbs 18.19
The right responses to offenses
to hide their own failure behind
(1) If a brother sinned against you...
Luke 17.
Rebuke him
Grk.
epitimao, to put honor, to admonish, to warn
Rebuke - to speak so that what is done is stopped
2 Thessalonians 3.
Forgive him
If he repents...
Forgive means “stop blaming or taking offense into account”
Forgive as often as needed!
Colossians 3.13
Learn God’s purpose
Some offenses are meant for a greater good!
Joseph was offended by his brothers
Genesis 50.
David was mocked by Shimei
(2) If something does not appeal to your taste...
Keep it in your heart!
Don’t be bitter about it
Bring it to God in prayer
Luke 2.49
Learn to accept things as they are
know that not all things will go on as you want them
allow others to be and do as they are before God
Conclusion
Let God judge the person who offends us.
Our duty is to admonish and forgive in Christ!
Taking offenses carefully and wisely is a sign of spiritual maturity.
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