Bible Verses About Offense

The Bible’s wisdom about taking offense.

The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense. Proverbs 19:11

Those who love your law have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble. Psalm 119:165

Lord, I take offense too easily. Teach me to overlook, to be slow to anger, and to let things go. Give me a thick skin and a soft heart. Let me have great peace, and nothing cause me to stumble. In Jesus’ name, amen.

When someone has really hurt you.

If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men. Romans 12:18

He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends. Proverbs 17:9

Father, someone offended me, and I’m hurt. Help me deal with it well: go to them gently, forgive, and not keep a record. Don’t let this poison me. Give me peace, and a way to make peace. In Jesus’ name, amen.

If it keeps happening.

Don’t be hasty in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools. Ecclesiastes 7:9

A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city; and disputes are like the bars of a fortress. Proverbs 18:19

Lord, I’m quick to be offended, and slow to let it go. Search my heart. Show me what is behind it: pride, fear, or old wounds. Heal what’s underneath. Make me a person who is not easily offended. In Jesus’ name, amen.

The short answer.

The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense. Proverbs 19:11

Those who love your law have great peace. Nothing causes them to stumble. Psalm 119:165

Lord, what does Your word say about offense? That a wise person overlooks it. That great peace belongs to those who love Your law. Make me that person. In Jesus’ name, amen.

When people take offense, even at Jesus.

Therefore let’s not judge one another any more, but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling block in his brother’s way, or an occasion for falling. Romans 14:13

Father, people were offended even at Jesus. Help me not to be offended at You, or at Your people, or at the truth. Keep me humble and teachable. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Before you meet people.

Lord, before the day starts, help me not take offense today. Give me patience, grace, and humor. Let me assume the best. In Jesus’ name, amen.