How To Not Get Offended

[rrford]

Since we have a thread titled "How To Apologize" it seemed only fitting to offer this counter balance.

Sure, offenses do happen. Even Jesus said they would and we know He is never wrong. A legitimate offense is worthy of a legitimate apology.

But there are those thin skinned individuals who come around looking for reasons to get offended. There are several ways to avoid this. First of all, don't come here! That really is the easiest solution. But if you are addicted and lack that type of self-control then you will need further assistance to avoid being offended.

We will next consider the Word. "Great peace have they which love thy law and NOTHING shall offend them." Basically that is saying that if you get offended you don't love the law of God. Simple enough? I sure hope so.

Next, for those of you who want to wear your feelings on your shirt sleeves, might I suggest wearing two or three shirts anytime you post here? That way you can get offended several times before making an issue of it.

Onward, to those who have deep seated emotional and spiritual issues, this is absolutely the last place you need to be. This is not where you come to relive past abuses, misuses, etc. etc. We are glad you are here. But we are not here to provide counsel for issues that can only be reconciled between you and God. I know we can be more fun to talk to and you will get some answers here that God won't give you, but hey, it really is better to take those issues to Him.

There is an Abuse Thread and a Cry Room available. If necessary we can probably find some directions on how to build a bridge and how to cry a river. Getting over it is up to you though.

That being said, I am glad everyone is here. And I would appreciate no one taking issue with this thread or my tone in stating what I have. I am fragile and get offended very easily and would hate for you to have to apologize to me for your ignorant comments. :tease

[seguidordejesus]

Ah shaddup! :D

[secretplace]

Since we have a thread titled "How To Apologize" it seemed only fitting to offer this counter balance.

Sure, offenses do happen. Even Jesus said they would and we know He is never wrong. A legitimate offense is worthy of a legitimate apology.

But there are those thin skinned individuals who come around looking for reasons to get offended. There are several ways to avoid this. First of all, don't come here! That really is the easiest solution. But if you are addicted and lack that type of self-control then you will need further assistance to avoid being offended.

We will next consider the Word. "Great peace have they which love thy law and NOTHING shall offend them." Basically that is saying that if you get offended you don't love the law of God. Simple enough? I sure hope so.

Next, for those of you who want to wear your feelings on your shirt sleeves, might I suggest wearing two or three shirts anytime you post here? That way you can get offended several times before making an issue of it.

Onward, to those who have deep seated emotional and spiritual issues, this is absolutely the last place you need to be. This is not where you come to relive past abuses, misuses, etc. etc. We are glad you are here. But we are not here to provide counsel for issues that can only be reconciled between you and God. I know we can be more fun to talk to and you will get some answers here that God won't give you, but hey, it really is better to take those issues to Him.

There is an Abuse Thread and a Cry Room available. If necessary we can probably find some directions on how to build a bridge and how to cry a river. Getting over it is up to you though.

That being said, I am glad everyone is here. And I would appreciate no one taking issue with this thread or my tone in stating what I have. I am fragile and get offended very easily and would hate for you to have to apologize to me for your ignorant comments. :tease

I wonder if that scripture really means what you're stating?? It seems a bit "super human" to expect that nothing shall ever offend a person who loves God's word. Maybe it means the person shall never be offended by the Word of God if you love it. Just wondering...not being difficult.

[rrford]

I wonder if that scripture really means what you're stating?? It seems a bit "super human" to expect that nothing shall ever offend a person who loves God's word. Maybe it means the person shall never be offended by the Word of God if you love it. Just wondering...not being difficult.

Technically, it does not mean that one won't get their feelings hurt and such, but they will not be tempted to quit serving God over offenses.

But hey, this is an open Forum and I can interpret the Word to mean what I want it to, can't I? :bliss

[secretplace]

Technically, it does not mean that one won't get their feelings hurt and such, but they will not be tempted to quit serving God over offenses.

But hey, this is an open Forum and I can interpret the Word to mean what I want it to, can't I? :bliss

I understand you better now...thanks.

[Ronzo]

How To Not Get Offended


Don't post on forums.

[Margies3]

Don't post on forums.

No, Ron, you can POST on forums. You just can't READ on forums. I've never yet been offended by something I said. I may have been offended by something that someone else said tho.

[HideBuster]

One way is to keep your mouth closed:tease

[ManOfWord]

Don't post on forums.


or.......................



P R O Z A C

:D

[Ronzo]

No, Ron, you can POST on forums. You just can't READ on forums. I've never yet been offended by something I said. I may have been offended by something that someone else said tho.

True... you said what I meant.

lol

[RevDWW]

Love His law.

His law is fulfilled in this, Loving Him with all our heart soul mind and strength and loving our neighbor as ourself.



Notice my tag line.........

[Bryan]

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[MissBrattified]

...We will next consider the Word. "Great peace have they which love thy law and NOTHING shall offend them." Basically that is saying that if you get offended you don't love the law of God. Simple enough? I sure hope so.

Next, for those of you who want to wear your feelings on your shirt sleeves, might I suggest wearing two or three shirts anytime you post here? That way you can get offended several times before making an issue of it...


That being said, I am glad everyone is here. And I would appreciate no one taking issue with this thread or my tone in stating what I have. I am fragile and get offended very easily and would hate for you to have to apologize to me for your ignorant comments. :tease

I'm not easily offended--except by my husband. He can crush me in an instant!!!! Generally, the people we care about can offend us the most...don't you think?

It's important to find a balance between being vulnerable and intimate with someone and stopping short of wearing your heart on your sleeve and being overly sensitive. :friend

So...I guess I'm saying...none of you are important enough to me to offend me. :heeheehee :killinme

[Rhoni]

I'm not easily offended--except by my husband. He can crush me in an instant!!!! Generally, the people we care about can offend us the most...don't you think?

It's important to find a balance between being vulnerable and intimate with someone and stopping short of wearing your heart on your sleeve and being overly sensitive. :friend

So...I guess I'm saying...none of you are important enough to me to offend me. :heeheehee :killinme

I don't know...just because RRFord, Coonskinner, and Suiggy, and Malvaro offend me - don't mean I particularly care about them:heeheehee

[RevDWW]

Is there any truth to the saying "Those that are offended easily are swallow "?

[Nahum]

Is there any truth to the saying "Those that are offended easily are swallow "?

???????

:dunno

[Rhoni]

Just a little Romans talk for you...just because Great peace have they which love God's law will not be offended...doesn't give you the license to offend!

Blessings, Rhoni

[RevDWW]

That was a statement I heard a Pastor's wife make many years ago. It was not meant to offend. And it was asked in general. I happen to think it's a false statement.



But if you were offend, work on loving His law a little more........:killinme :killinme :killinme

[Rhoni]

That was a statement I heard a Pastor's wife make many years ago. It was not meant to offend. And it was asked in general. I happen to think it's a false statement.



But if you were offend, work on loving His law a little more........:killinme :killinme :killinme

Got my Bible out now:highfive :ty

[Malvaro]

Bait of Satan by John Bevere is a good book regarding this topic....

[RevDWW]

Before becoming offended consider the source and consider what was said. If it's true and it offends you make the necessary adjustments in your life, if it's not true, don't worry about it.

[TRIPLE E]

Before becoming offended consider the source and consider what was said. If it's true and it offends you make the necessary adjustments in your life, if it's not true, don't worry about it.

That's right Be happy don't worry!

[RevDWW]

That's right Be happy don't worry!

Hey Trip, long time no see. Where you been keeping yourself?

[TRIPLE E]

Hey Trip, long time no see. Where you been keeping yourself?

AS you can see by my avatar I have been keeping warm this winter!

[RevDWW]

AS you can see by my avatar I have been keeping warm this winter!

Man, that is a growth! You have marred the corners have yah? :killinme

[TRIPLE E]

I decided to shave and take my turbin off ,scared everyone away!

[rgcraig]

I decided to shave and take my turbin off ,scared everyone away!

Lol! I'm sure they'll all come flocking back now.

[TRIPLE E]

Lol! I'm sure they'll all come flocking back now.

I hope they come flocking back ,kind of reminds me of my desert days,you know when I lived on the other side of Jordan.

[Fireside]

If you find yourself getting easily or often offended on internet forums, you don't have enough spiritual maturity and emotional/mental stability to be on them.

Period.

[LaVonne]

If you find yourself getting easily or often offended on internet forums, you don't have enough spiritual maturity and emotional/mental stability to be on them.

Period.

Good advice!

[RevDWW]

If you find yourself getting easily or often offended on internet forums, you don't have enough spiritual maturity and emotional/mental stability to be on them.

Period.

Well stated Coonskinner!

[Neck]

I can tell you straight up it takes a lot more than the childish jousting on this forum to get me upset! My Dad taught me to think first and get mad later.

I think we need more learning on this website from each other and a lot less ranting...

[RevDWW]

I can tell you straight up it takes a lot more than the childish jousting on this forum to get me upset! My Dad taught me to think first and get mad later.

I think we need more learning on this website from each other and a lot less ranting...

I agree with you Neckster! :highfive

[seguidordejesus]

If Rhoni was offended by what I said, then she has bigger problems than getting offended.

Sincerely,

Swiggy

[Rhoni]

If Rhoni was offended by what I said, then she has bigger problems than getting offended.

Sincerely,

Swiggy

Oh, Please...may a million lice infest your armpits:tease

[rgcraig]

Oh, Please...may a million lice infest your armpits:tease

I think he was being nice.

[rrford]

I think he was being nice.

He was. And pragmatic at that.

[SDG]

If you find yourself getting easily or often offended on internet forums, you don't have enough spiritual maturity and emotional/mental stability to be on them.

Period.

Well said .... my infantile friend .....:tease :tease :tease :tease :killinme

[Fireside]

Well said .... my infantile friend .....:tease :tease :tease :tease :killinme

Daniel, you have never, ever offended me.

I would have to consider you signifigant before you could do that.

I am not trying to be ugly; you just strike me as a lightweight.

When you jab at me I am not going to react like I was hit by a heavyweight.

[SDG]

Daniel, you have never, ever offended me.

I would have to consider you signifigant before you could do that.

I am not trying to be ugly; you just strike me as a lightweight.

When you jab at me I am not going to react like I was hit by a heavyweight.

Touche... mountain man.

[Rhoni]

I think he was being nice.

Notice the smiley? I was teasing...you guys lack a sense of humor when it comes back at ya!:tease

[The Kid]

Touche... mountain man.

Does this mean you consider Coonskinner...a lightweight, or that he made a valid point?

[chosenbyone]

Oh, Please...may a million lice infest your armpits:tease

I thought your post was hilarious! I didn't know you had it in you, sis.

[Rhoni]

I thought your post was hilarious! I didn't know you had it in you, sis.


:ty I am glad someone has a sense of humor...I can laugh at myself despite what people think.:heeheehee

Blessings, Rhoni

[rgcraig]

:ty I am glad someone has a sense of humor...I can laugh at myself despite what people think.:heeheehee

Blessings, Rhoni
I just thought he was giving you a compliment and you wished fleas on him - I guess I lost the meaning.

[Rhoni]

I just thought he was giving you a compliment and you wished fleas on him - I guess I lost the meaning.
I was just trying ot be funny right back...guess it doesn't come as easily as the emotional intensity.:sad Guess it [being funny] is out of character for me:heeheehee

[Nahum]

Since we have a thread titled "How To Apologize" it seemed only fitting to offer this counter balance.

Sure, offenses do happen. Even Jesus said they would and we know He is never wrong. A legitimate offense is worthy of a legitimate apology.

But there are those thin skinned individuals who come around looking for reasons to get offended. There are several ways to avoid this. First of all, don't come here! That really is the easiest solution. But if you are addicted and lack that type of self-control then you will need further assistance to avoid being offended.

We will next consider the Word. "Great peace have they which love thy law and NOTHING shall offend them." Basically that is saying that if you get offended you don't love the law of God. Simple enough? I sure hope so.

Next, for those of you who want to wear your feelings on your shirt sleeves, might I suggest wearing two or three shirts anytime you post here? That way you can get offended several times before making an issue of it.

Onward, to those who have deep seated emotional and spiritual issues, this is absolutely the last place you need to be. This is not where you come to relive past abuses, misuses, etc. etc. We are glad you are here. But we are not here to provide counsel for issues that can only be reconciled between you and God. I know we can be more fun to talk to and you will get some answers here that God won't give you, but hey, it really is better to take those issues to Him.

There is an Abuse Thread and a Cry Room available. If necessary we can probably find some directions on how to build a bridge and how to cry a river. Getting over it is up to you though.

That being said, I am glad everyone is here. And I would appreciate no one taking issue with this thread or my tone in stating what I have. I am fragile and get offended very easily and would hate for you to have to apologize to me for your ignorant comments. :tease

Bump for all the upset conservatives. :killinme

[OP_Carl]

I may be conservative, but I'm not upset.

People need to recognize that self-control is a virtue.

A little earlier, somebody recommended 'The Bait of Satan.'

Recommending that book also requires a warning. It is an excellent treatise on the topic of offences and offence, but it definitely is not for the uncommitted or insincere.

That book ripped me to shreds and turned me inside out. It was good for me though!

[Felicity]

Bump for all the upset conservatives. :killinmeThanks for the bump.

Great post by RRF. :)

[Trouvere]

I am offended by dogs driving and what I really want to know is
what kind of tick shampoo do you use?????:ernie

could it be Tick Me Off

[Emma Bontrager]

Since we have a thread titled "How To Apologize" it seemed only fitting to offer this counter balance.

Sure, offenses do happen. Even Jesus said they would and we know He is never wrong. A legitimate offense is worthy of a legitimate apology.

But there are those thin skinned individuals who come around looking for reasons to get offended. There are several ways to avoid this. First of all, don't come here! That really is the easiest solution. But if you are addicted and lack that type of self-control then you will need further assistance to avoid being offended.

We will next consider the Word. "Great peace have they which love thy law and NOTHING shall offend them." Basically that is saying that if you get offended you don't love the law of God. Simple enough? I sure hope so.

Next, for those of you who want to wear your feelings on your shirt sleeves, might I suggest wearing two or three shirts anytime you post here? That way you can get offended several times before making an issue of it.

Onward, to those who have deep seated emotional and spiritual issues, this is absolutely the last place you need to be. This is not where you come to relive past abuses, misuses, etc. etc. We are glad you are here. But we are not here to provide counsel for issues that can only be reconciled between you and God. I know we can be more fun to talk to and you will get some answers here that God won't give you, but hey, it really is better to take those issues to Him.

There is an Abuse Thread and a Cry Room available. If necessary we can probably find some directions on how to build a bridge and how to cry a river. Getting over it is up to you though.

That being said, I am glad everyone is here. And I would appreciate no one taking issue with this thread or my tone in stating what I have. I am fragile and get offended very easily and would hate for you to have to apologize to me for your ignorant comments. :tease

I'm never offended by anything. My forehead is so flint-like that not a single one of you can make me feel anything about anything. Not only do I cook and clean like a horse and have babies like a rabbit, but I don't ever get emotional about any of it. Thank God. I am holier than you.

[Trouvere]

Hey is that a Blue TICK Hound driving???