“Many of us today are so quick, too quick to cheaply give our hearts away to words that spring from an untrustworthy source. A common example, people of God. Maybe you've had an argument with someone. And in the course of that argument, negative words have been used. And that night when you go to bed, you begin to turn those negative words over and over again in your heart. You begin to rewind in your mind the moments when such words were spoken. In fact, many of us even continue imaginary dialogue with our offender. What is happening? We relegate the value of the heart because we elevate the words of man. What happens because of this, people of God? Offence easily takes root and words become wounds. And if care is not taken, damaged hearts lead to damaged homes, damaged relationships, damaged opportunities. Because we have treated the words of man as if they were the Words of God. To overcome offence, you must recognise that your heart is simply too precious to harbour words that do not define your destiny. People of God, let me tell you this vital, important and life-changing truth! The only words worthy of your hearts are the Words of the Living God! The only words that are trustworthy enough, dependable enough, reliable enough, consistent enough, pure enough to turn over and over again in our hearts is the Living Word of God, the Word of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, people of God, we must stop the registration of illegitimate declarations!”

You can watch the full message from Brother Chris titled ‘How To Overcome Offence In Relationships’ here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJbKinLzf4o