Don’t Be Offended
Sermon by Senior Ps. Daniel Ho, 29 Nov 2020, 10am service

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Prayer Requests

1. 1. Pray for the world and the situation of Covid-19. Pray for all on the frontlines to be able to make good decisions have wisdom in their work. Pray for cases to go down around the world and all who have suffered loss during this time.
   2. Pray for ICSG on-site Sunday services. Pray for all the people serving as well as for all the logistics to work smoothly. Pray that those who are joining us via livestream will be ministered to by the worship and word.
   3. Pray for the cases in Singapore to remain low and for the Lord to restore and heal those who are sick.
   4. Pray for our church members, for protection upon them and their families. Pray for family relations to grow even stronger during this time.
   5. Pray for Ps Daniel and our mother church in SH. For God’s protection and wisdom in the midst of this time.
   6. Pray for our leaders, board members, cell group leaders and ministry heads.
   7. Pray for family and friends in our surroundings to be saved and become strong disciples of Christ.

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Sermon Discussion Questions

1. 1. 1. 1. Explain the cause and the root issue when King Saul was offended after hearing the women praising David, his subordinate at the time, in higher regards than him. Discuss the effect of dwelling on the negative emotions including jealousy, anger, bitterness, and revenge, as King Saul took offense that led to his irrational actions towards David. How would you respond if you were mistreated as in David’s situation? (1 Sam 18:7-9, 10-11; Prov 18:19)
         2. Explain what the flesh refers to for a Christian with respect to the soul, emotions, desires, mind and feeling offended. Have you ever felt offended by someone’s remarks which came as an encouragement or praise for the outperformance of your colleagues, subordinates, siblings, or church members especially from your superiors, parents or ministry leaders but failed to affirm or acknowledge you? Did you allow the flesh or “King Saul” in you to reign over? (Gal 5:15, 19-21a)
         3. Why is it important not to keep talking about or constantly revisit the hurt or offense brought about by certain actions or remarks? Discuss how we should guard against and deal with taking offense biblically, just as how David chose to love King Saul instead of retaliating when he had the opportunities. (1 Sam 18:11,14-15; Luke 17:1,3-4; Eph 4:26-27; Prov 17:9)