Oswald Chambers once wrote, “When I am insulted, not only must I not resent it, but I must use it as an opportunity for exhibiting the disposition of the Son of God.” Now I don’t know about you, but sometimes that’s a bitter pill to swallow. I tend to take offense and want to defend myself, but this Proverb tells me that a prudent man forgives insults…and that self-control is not only a characteristic of the wise, but it shows inner strength and spiritual maturity. So as Believers we should expect ridicule and persecution as a sign of alignment with the purposes of God, (Matthew 5:11-12) and always do what is right, just, and fair.(Proverbs 1:3)…We therefore should never demand justice for ourselves, but never cease to afford it to others.
Safetypinlove 