Offense is the Bait

This began as a social media post before it became a blog post, but not before it became the cry of my heart.

Offense is the bait…pride is the trap…and unforgiveness is the lethal injection that brings death to a relationship, a family, or a ministry.

Your sin against me is not what kills; it is my unwillingness to extend to you the mercy that was shown to me. Love covers a multitude of sins,” say the scriptures. However, offense uncovers, rehearses, and broadcasts the sin. Love heals while offense kills and both the offender and the offended are the inevitable victims - and not they only, but the rot of our offense defiles many more.

Good friends and great ministries are swallowed up and lost in the wake of unresolved offense and the sweet meaning of the words “Jesus Paid It All,” is lost to the soul that demands satisfaction for hurts…real or perceived.

Let him who has ears to hear….hear.