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Old 11-06-2010, 03:17 PM
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Re: How To Not Get Offended

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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.
Having been annoyed by someone at work yesterday and by some issues my relatives are dealing with, I thought I would tune into RRFord's great words of wisdom here and see if they were helpful . I believe this was written long ago and didn't remember what was written. I thought I would give RRFord another chance to spiritually lead me with his great words of wisdom.

Wow! I'm so glad I tuned in!! They. did. not. help. me. a. bit.

Thought maybe I was too touchy to RRFord a few years back. Nope. Sure wasn't. LOL!!

Now, I think I'll go take a nap.
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Old 11-08-2010, 08:32 AM
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Re: How To Not Get Offended

Perhaps the next thread in this series you are perpetuating would be "How To Not Offend"
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Old 11-08-2010, 08:36 AM
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Re: How To Not Get Offended

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Perhaps the next thread in this series you are perpetuating would be "How To Not Offend"
The Apostle Paul exhorts us, "Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the Church of God" 1 Cor. 10:32

although he offended some business men, some trade unionists, some Jews, some Gentiles, and some fellow Christians at times.
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