"The Offense We Choose" begins our Freedom from Offense series with a challenging truth: offense is inevitable, but living offended is a choice.
In this message, David Timczyk explores how followers of Jesus can respond when we are hurt, misunderstood, betrayed, or treated unfairly. Through the example of Jesus, the forgiveness of Joseph, and the teaching of Romans 12, we discover that forgiveness does not mean ignoring wrongdoing or abandoning justice—it means surrendering our right to sit in the Judge’s seat and entrusting ourselves to the God who judges righteously. This message challenges us to stop allowing offense to steal our peace, choose the cross over retaliation, and become more like Jesus in the way we respond when others hurt us.
Series: Freedom from Offense (Part 1)
Title: The Offense We Choose
Preacher: David Timczyk
Date: August 9, 2026
Primary Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21–23
Additional Scriptures: James 1:19–20; Ephesians 4:26–27; Proverbs 19:11; Romans 12:17–21; Luke 23:33–34; Philippians 2:5–8; Genesis 50:19–20
