If you researched the sport of boxing, you would understand that a boxer that delivers an amazing right arm technique is always at an advantage. Whether it is a right arm hook, straight right, etc. he or she will mete out a blow that prevents the underdog most times from recovering. 

Whenever I see offense on display and let me reassure you, I can see it in action quite easily, I am reminded of the sport of boxing and the blow delivered by the winner. It is a blow, hypothetically, that knocks out the unaware Christian who does not possess a technique of their own to combat it. It is like the heavy hand delivered by a boxer—it packs a punch and can keep us down if we underestimate its impact. 

Hosea 4:6 says, “My people are destroyed because they don’t know me…”

And knowing God comes with knowing His word. Having wisdom and understanding of who God is and who we are to Him IS IMPERATIVE to COMBAT any punch delivered because of offense. If you are a Christian, then you must understand why we have instructions to live in a specific way. God knows that offense is the result when we believe persons have done us wrong, whether indirectly or otherwise. 

It is a human response, and He knows that. His intention was never for us to be living as we are—sin changed our story. 

Through his word, He gives us all the escape we need. Bless those who curse you, pray for those who hurt you. When we do these two things—a huge weight is removed from us. The heavy weight of offense and we will live free.

Next time you feel the opposite, do not worry, instead, lean on God and get the strength to forgive and move on. Do not allow the offense to keep you on the ground. Forgive, pray and move on. 

Live free. 

Lots of Light & Amazing love