When You’re Offended You Build Your Own Prison

“Offense itself is not deadly—if it stays in the trap. But if we pick it up and consume it and feed on it in our hearts, then we have become offended.

Offended people produce much fruit, such as hurt, anger, outrage, jealousy, resentment, strife, bitterness, hatred, and envy. Some of the consequences of picking up an offense are insults, attacks, wounding, division, separation, broken relationships, and betrayal.

Often those who are offended do not even realize they are trapped. They are oblivious to their condition because they are so focused on the wrong that was done to them.” – John Bevere

Do not allow yourself to become offended to the point where you harbour resentment to anyone. Let it go. The only person in prison from the offense is yourself.