141: Self-Righteousness and Offense Go Hand in Hand
Skadalon, the Grek word for offense, is also the word from which we get the English word scandal. Skadalon originally referred to bait in a trap. Like an animal caught in a snare, often our pride and self-righteousness hide the bait that lures us into offense. When something offensive comes up, do we choose to engage, or do we carry on with our lives? In this weeks episode, Pastor Adam and Steph uncover the root of pride and self-righteousness that so frequently leads to being offended. “Scripture referenced in this episode: Isaiah 64:6 a fortified castle, but unity is like anointing oil that runs down the whole body.