Pastor John,
The Pearl for today (below) reminded me of something that the Spirit taught me.
I am certain what Jesus showed me then has saved me at some point(s) thereafter.
I want to share what God taught me:
Perfection in Christ is the end of “hurt feelings and being offended” because walking in the Spirit is to walk in a state of knowing that you, as the individual, are nothing…and Christ is everything. And If you are nothing, then there is nothing to hurt or offend.
You will go about doing the Father’s will, regardless of how people react or how anyone treats you, period.
But you will pray for those who intentionally or unintentionally cause you harm, for fear of your Father’s retribution against them, because we are something to Him. If we become hurt or offended at another’s words or deeds, we need to get into the Spirit of Christ.
The Spirit minds the things of God, not of men. And is happy in doing so.
Jerry