"Overcoming Offence" Part 4
Matt 5:44-45 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those
who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, 45 that you may
be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and
sends rain on the just and on the unjust. NKJV
A major part of un-forgiveness is rooted in witchcraft. When a person speaks ill will or curses
someone with their mouth it releases evil spirits into the situation. This is why we need to
bless those that curse us. This will break the mind controlling vexation that takes place when
we or they take on an offense. This will also put our focus on the right thing, which is
redemption, and or reconciliation. This also brings the Holy Spirit in to it.
Eph 4:29-32 Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary
edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God,
by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor,
and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. 32 And be kind to one another,
tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. NKJV
I’ve talked to many people over the years that don’t even recognize that they snagged in an
offense. The first indicator is how they talk about the other person they are offended with. Is it
full of grace & mercy? Are they able to pray a blessing over that person? Does their face
contort whenever the person’s name is used around them? If the answer is no to the first two
questions and yes to the last one then these are pretty good indicators that they have an
offense. The real indicator is: Are they at peace? If the answer is no, then it’s time for them to
give it over so that they are no longer tormented. Being able to forgive someone starts with
the choice to forgive, whether you feel like it or not. Then is followed up with prayer and
blessing for the person they were offended with. There is a fair amount of discipline on the
road to forgiveness and this will include not letting corrupt communication come out of your
mouth. Only that which builds up! This is what imparts grace to the hearers, starting with
you! Cont…… next week……..
Weapons Of Wisdom
By Christopher J Hardwick