Christian Character:

   Determine to cross The Line.    The Bible says that obedience is better than sacrifice.  Those who are eager to obey the Lord must  have a vision of living beyond the norm.    Soldier of The Cross, you can pre-determine your response to many things.  You can take God at His Word and decide that you will  not be live in offense.  You are able to tell the Lord He can use you in any way He wants to.  Once you have made that decision, you must understand that He  is not eager to test your request - He is eager to prepare you for heaven.    Soldier, there is not one Bible verse that  supports any wound-licking or offense.  In fact,  He who went to The Cross was quick to ask that the offenders be forgiven.    Why would you be wasting time being upset at the way you are treated?    Are you a Living Sacrifice, or are you not?  Is there any Bible passage that says that these things should stop Love?  Dominate thought?  Invade conversation?  Interfere with Christian Service?    How easy it is to take you out?    Are you His, or are you yours?    Tell Him about it.  Aloud.    Now.