Because They Can See You

“Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.” – 1 Peter 3:9 Here’s what Jesus says – blessed are you when people insult you. Why? Because they can see you. If people can’t see you, they can’t insult you. But they can see you, so they will insult you. That’s part of the deal. One of the best things that could happen to me as a pastor would be a headline in the New York Times saying, “Ban Bobby Schuller’s book, ‘You Are Beloved’– because God doesn’t love everybody.” Attacking someone’s message is one of the best ways to help that message spread. Isn’t that something? So don’t get angry over words of insult, especially when it’s because of your faith. Anyone who can make you angry with words can control you. Get angry