Offenses

Sometimes wicked people hurt us, but more often good people offend us. What should we do when we become offended?

The Psalmist, David, in Psalm 37:3-11 has some good advice for us in dealing with offenses toward us by good people, even though he is speaking of wicked people that come against us. He talks about trusting, delighting, committing, being still, not fretting, refraining from anger, being meek.

I especially like verses 5 & 6: "Commit you way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun."

Verse 11 reads: "But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy great peace."

It reminds me of Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1-12).

Search our heart Lord.