The Spiritual Progression of Offense - Episode 3

Main message: Unresolved offense and unforgiveness harden the heart, give Satan a foothold, and derail believers from receiving God's abundant life and fulfilling their God-given assignment; therefore, you must forgive quickly and set your will to forgive.

Key points:

• Offense contaminates soul, thinking, health, relationships, ministry and is "too expensive" to carry.
• Resentment → cold love opens a door for the enemy; unforgiveness gives Satan an advantage and leads to spiritual warfare.
• A hardened, offended heart causes people to abandon the Word, stop prayer/worship, and walk away from God's assignment and purpose.
• Forgive quickly and decisively—make forgiveness an automatic act of your will to prevent the enemy from exploiting you.
• Be aware of the deceitfulness of sin and refuse to let offense justify ongoing bitterness; choose grace and the finished work of Christ.

Scriptures mentioned: 2 Corinthians 2:10-11, Ephesians 4:26-27, Mark 4:16-17, Jonah 4:1-3, Hebrews 3:13