Avoid offense from Jesus' teachings daily?
How can we avoid being "offended" by Jesus' teachings in our daily lives?

\Foundation Verse\

"Blessed is the one who does not fall away on account of Me." (Luke 7:23)


\Why Offense Happens\

- “Fall away” (skandalizō) pictures a bait-stick that springs a trap when kicked.

- We trip when Jesus’ words clash with our expectations:

• Challenges to tradition (Mark 7:8–9)

• Exposure of hidden sin (John 3:20)

• Costly commands (Luke 9:23)

• Grace that levels pride (Luke 15:2)


\Diagnose Heart Hazards\

- Pride resists correction (Proverbs 16:18).

- Fear of man seeks applause over truth (Galatians 1:10).

- Unbelief demands proof on our terms (John 6:30).

- Impatience wants instant results (James 5:7–8).


\Anchor the Mind in Scripture\

- “Great peace have those who love Your law; nothing can make them stumble.” (Psalm 119:165)

- Test every voice by the Word (Acts 17:11).

- Memorize verses that confront personal weak spots.


\Stay Amazed at Jesus\

- Authority: “All things have been handed over to Me by My Father.” (Matthew 11:27)

- Love: “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)

- Hard words come from nail-scarred hands.


\Choose Humble Submission\

- Begin each day with “Your will be done.” (Luke 22:42)

- When Scripture corrects, answer “Yes, Lord” before “Why, Lord.”

- Replace “I think” with “It is written.” (Matthew 4:4)

- Welcome discipline as sonship (Hebrews 12:6–8).


\Keep the Conversation Going\

- Peter: “You have the words of eternal life.” (John 6:68)

- Pray through puzzles instead of closing the Bible.

- Seek counsel from mature believers (Proverbs 11:14).

- Feed on preaching that exalts Christ (2 Timothy 4:2).


\Practice Immediate Obedience\

- Delayed obedience breeds doubt; swift obedience builds faith (James 1:22).

- Forgive, bless, give—start small, stay consistent.

- His commands “are not burdensome.” (1 John 5:3)


\Remain in Community\

- Offense isolates; fellowship heals (Hebrews 10:24–25).

- Share stories of joy found in hard obedience.

- Bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2).


\Look to the Reward\

- “If we endure, we will also reign with Him.” (2 Timothy 2:12)

- Jesus promises present peace and eternal blessing to those who refuse to stumble.

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