Joel Osteen Podcast Staying Free Of Offenses | Joel Osteen
Jun 13, 2025
Navigating daily irritations can be tough, but choosing not to take offense can lift your spirits. Embracing forgiveness swiftly helps you sidestep bitterness and fosters joy. Inner peace is essential, especially when facing challenges—vengeance, like reacting to a dog bite, is ultimately pointless. By practicing mercy in relationships, you can cultivate kindness and understanding. Starting each day with faith and gratitude sets a positive tone for what's ahead, helping you embrace every moment with hope.
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Ignored at Department Store
- Joel Osteen shares a story about being ignored by employees in a department store.
- He resisted getting offended and chose to maintain his joy instead of losing his day to offense.
Refuse the Offense Bait
- Recognize offense as bait set by the enemy to trap you into anger.
- Refuse to take the bait and choose to live your life free and joyful.
Forgive Quickly to Stay Free
- Forgive quickly to avoid offense taking root and poisoning your heart.
- The sooner you forgive, the easier it becomes to stay free from bitterness.