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Offended or Offensive

July 24, 2016 5 Comments

Is it possible to write that one true sentence that doesn’t offend someone? It would seem not. We have all had that foot-in-mouth experience when we innocently say something … maybe not even an original thought, but something we’ve heard or read … only to find we have stepped on a toe, albeit unintentionally.

And what about when it’s our turn to be offended? We too can work ourselves into a rant over the smallest slight or thoughtless slip of the tongue.

We really shouldn’t do this. Many years ago, a wise man wrote, “When a fool is annoyed, he quickly lets it be known. Smart people will ignore an insult.”

Does that offend you? Don’t get mad at me! King Solomon said this in the Book of Proverbs (12:16). He wrote lots of other things we would do well to heed. “A friend loves at all times.” “A cheerful heart is good medicine.”

Oh, yes, he also said, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know. Remember the Lord in everything you do and he will show you the right way.” *

Sounds like a Plan.

 

*Good News Bible, Proverbs 3:5-6

Filed Under: Living my Life, Somewhat Current Events

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Comments

  1. Pat Laster says

    July 24, 2016 at 9:27 pm

    Good post. The photo is great. You could have posted a pic of Mr. Trump. Or of someone being insulted by said person. LOL

  2. Dorothy Johnson says

    July 24, 2016 at 11:21 pm

    What a great picture to illustrate your wise counsel.

  3. Angela says

    July 25, 2016 at 6:38 am

    Great words to live by!

  4. dot says

    July 25, 2016 at 9:52 am

    I have to attribute the choice of my illustration to my wonderful webmaster, Steve May.

  5. Freeda Baker Nichols says

    July 25, 2016 at 12:24 pm

    Definitely great words to take to heart. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart.” If only we would!

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