How to Rise Above Offense | Stop Being Easily Offended & Respond Like Jesus | Jonathan Lowrance

Are you tired of being easily offended? Struggling with anger, frustration, or hurt caused by others?In this powerful message, How to Rise Above Offense, we dive into what the Bible says about dealing with offense, controlling anger, and responding with grace instead of retaliation.In a world where people are quick to react and slow to listen, this sermon unpacks how to break free from the cycle of offense and live with peace, wisdom, and Christ-like love.Why offense is so easy—and so dangerousThe difference between righteous anger and self-righteous angerHow offense shapes your perspective and relationshipsBiblical ways to respond instead of reacting emotionallyHow to choose peace over proving a pointWhat it really means to “overlook an offense”How to respond like Jesus when hurt by othersJames 1:19–20 — Be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to angerEphesians 4:2–3 — Walk in humility, patience, and unityProverbs 19:11 — It is to one’s glory to overlook an offense1 Peter 3:8–9 — Respond to insults with blessingYou don’t become like Jesus by avoiding offense—you become like Him by how you respond to it.Offense says: “Get even.”God says: “Do good.”Do you want to make a point… or make a difference?Choose to:Assume the bestOverlook instead of overreactRespond with blessing, not retaliationIf this message encouraged you, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more Bible-based teaching and practical messages to help you grow in your faith.Join our community in Tokyo or online—everyone is welcome!