Never has a society been more offended or insulted by other people’s ideas than in this modern era. People, including many Christians, are always mad at someone because of some offense.
Of course, there is a modern-day innocence to it all. We don’t usually go out into the streets and have a shoot-out—at least in most cases. Yet, there is something deeper and dangerous going on with all the offense being taken.
Choosing to allow ourselves to be offended is a double-edged sword, one that cuts both internally and externally. The outside is the easiest to see, especially now that social media has given us a front row seat to so many people’s wrath. But, beneath the outward disdain is a dangerously unrealistic internal assumption that warps our ability to view others correctly.
Are you easily offended or are others walking on eggshells around you? If so, the offense you are taking is a trap that may destroy your testimony, your friendships, and maybe even your closest relationships. It is also going to hurt your walk with God. In this week’s PathLight, we will be reminded to keep a humble, realistic view of our own ideas, motivations and opinions.