Quotes about Offense
Tragically, we live in a day when offense to God doesn't matter nearly as much as offense to others.
— Mark Driscoll
The theologian considers sin mainly as an offence against God; the moral philosopher as contrary to reasonableness.
— St. Thomas Aquinas
When God's justice falls, we are offended because we think God owes perpetual mercy. We must not take His grace for granted. We must never lose our capacity to be amazed by grace
— RC Sproul
There is no gospel without the offence. This is God's wisdom. It never seems sensible to us in our flesh.
— Mark Dever
Why don't the names of Buddha, Mohammed, Confucius offend people? The reason is that these others didn't claim to be God, but Jesus did.
— Josh McDowell
God is more ready to forgive me than I am ready to offend.
— Charles Spurgeon
Of all the doctrines of the Bible none is so offensive to human nature as the doctrine of God's sovereignty.
— JC Ryle
Always turn to God in the midst of your struggle and view people who offended you as an instruments of divine sovereignty.
— John Maxwell