The Offense Trap
Woe to the world because of offenses! For offenses must come, but woe to that man by whom the offense comes! - Mt. 18:7
The Greek word for offense is “skandalon,” meaning a trap or a snare. Our adversary, the devil, places offenses in front of us like traps. Instead of reacting to these offenses, we should move away from them as quickly as possible before we get ensnared. Offenses, much like unforgiveness, hurt us more than they hurt the other person.
We must acknowledge the potential snare and refuse to take the bait by walking in love and truth. This doesn’t mean we ignore what others say or do; rather, we address it to remove the stumbling block from our path. Seeking communication, asking questions for clarification when possible, and relying on the Lord for guidance helps us avoid falling into the offense trap.
The most difficult offense to perceive is the one we have already taken. When this happens, the enemy may lead us into denial, so the offense goes unaddressed, festering within us. We must be careful not to become offended on behalf of someone else or come into agreement with another person’s offense.
There might be some bumps in the road, but we can overcome them with the authority and power we have in Christ, from glory to glory!
The Greek word for offense is “skandalon,” meaning a trap or a snare. Our adversary, the devil, places offenses in front of us like traps. Instead of reacting to these offenses, we should move away from them as quickly as possible before we get ensnared. Offenses, much like unforgiveness, hurt us more than they hurt the other person.
We must acknowledge the potential snare and refuse to take the bait by walking in love and truth. This doesn’t mean we ignore what others say or do; rather, we address it to remove the stumbling block from our path. Seeking communication, asking questions for clarification when possible, and relying on the Lord for guidance helps us avoid falling into the offense trap.
The most difficult offense to perceive is the one we have already taken. When this happens, the enemy may lead us into denial, so the offense goes unaddressed, festering within us. We must be careful not to become offended on behalf of someone else or come into agreement with another person’s offense.
There might be some bumps in the road, but we can overcome them with the authority and power we have in Christ, from glory to glory!
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