"Refusing to respond in kind, as difficult as it is, as tempting as it is, just might be the most Christlike thing we ever do as Jesus followers." It's easy to say we should ignore it or remain neutral when we are offended, but sometimes we end up going "Boom." When that happens, having an Abigail cross our paths and stopping us from making a complete mess of things is a true God-send
Up Next in 2022
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Bethlehem Baptist Chuch - 4 September...
When we are offended, we are given the option of growing or going. When confronted by a relative of Saul who was pelting him with rocks and dirt while slandering him, King David was forced to own his truth. How did David get to that point? It would have been simple to kill the man; David's men we...
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Bethlehem Baptist Church - 28 August ...
The success of others can sometimes be a stumbling block. King Saul was intensely jealous of a rising David. His offence grew by the day until his unchecked aggression transformed him into a "spear chucker". People like this still exist today, and they can go from a "silent" response to offence t...
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Bethlehem Baptist Church - 21 August ...
Getting wound up, a moment of annoyance or a simple ‘slight’ can only lead to one thing…offence. These days it seems like there are plenty of opportunities to be offended. From the latest headline to social media comments, saying the wrong thing to a friend or a simple difference of opinion all l...
