Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Giving Offense...

We spend far too much time in this life compromising ourselves out of fear of offending someone. Now I don't mean we should trample on someone else's feelings just because we can but there comes a time when you must stand up, speak your mind and your heart. Just do it with gentleness and respect.

After all, Jesus never offended anyone, did He? If He hadn't, He probably wouldn't have been crucified. Jesus still offends today...there are many around us who don't want to accept that He is the only path to a relationship with God.

Most people do not like to offend others. It's just not in our nature. As Christians, sometimes it is unavoidable. To be a Christian means you not only claim the Name, but you proclaim the Name. Don't be shy, remember 1 Peter 3:15 "But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope you have."

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