Defending ourselves may be the normal response to any attack, but don't be
deceived. Taking a defensive stand against someone isn't right. In fact, it's downright dangerous and contrary to God's Word.
Another thing about getting defensive: You can always justify
it. "But did you hear what she said to me? She had no reason to say that, and I was so nice to her last week. I have every right to be offended!"
It can be so easy to slip into our flesh sometimes and get defensive when someone is attacking us, especially when we're right. But we have to stop and realize we're playing into the devil's plan by opening the door to offense.
How do we get out of these dangerous and fleshly impulses? The answer is in 1 Corinthians 13, it says, Love creates an attitude in us that: endures, doesn’t judge, can take being done wrong, doesn’t have to brag, not selfish, does good for others. It can’t fail and it won’t fail.
This is the response of a believer that loves God and loves others.
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