All bitterness, fury, anger, shouting and reviling must be removed from you along with all malice. And be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ. 

Ephesians 4:31-32

Paul continues to give wisdom to the Ephesians about how to build a healthy Christian community. He tells them to get rid of all bitterness, fury, anger, and shouting at one another. These are the natural reactions that come from being offended. He then says to replace those actions with compassion and with forgiving one another as God has forgiven us.

When we are offended, we can choose to be kind, compassionate, and forgiving, and choose not to nurture the offense. Pray today for the grace to extend kindness, compassion, and forgiveness — rather than anger or shouting — toward the people who offend you.