Send us a textHave you ever stepped into a trap you never saw coming? We've all been there—that moment when someone's words or actions catch us off guard and suddenly we're nursing hurt feelings that grow into something much darker.In "Caught in a Trap," we explore how offense functions as a spiritual snare in our lives. Just like a mousetrap that uses cheese to lure its prey, offense begins with something small that draws us in. A careless word, a perceived slight, someone not acknowledging us—these seemingly minor incidents can trigger a cascade of negative emotions that eventually ensnare us completely.The Greek word for temptation—skandalon—is the same word used for "trap" or "snare." This is no coincidence. Jesus specifically warned that offense is a trap designed not just to hurt us but to separate us from our spiritual family. When we become offended, especially within the church, we don't just suffer silently. We talk about our hurt to others, spreading the offense like a contagion until entire relationships and communities are infected with bitterness.The most dangerous aspect of offense is how justified it makes us feel. We believe we're the victims, when in reality, by nurturing our hurt feelings and spreading them to others, we become the ones causing harm. Unlike a mouse caught in a trap that cannot free itself, we have access to divine power through forgiveness that can break us free from this cycle. But it requires a deliberate choice to overlook wrongs and focus on what truly matters.What offense are you carrying today? Is it worth the spiritual bondage it creates? Instead of rehearsing the hurt, what if you chose to release it through forgiveness? Your freedom—and the health of your spiritual relationships—depends on it. Listen now to discover how to recognize the traps of offense in your life and find the courage to choose forgiveness instead.

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