Why Offense Can Destroy Your Live
📖 Get your FREE copy ➡️https://pastorduane.com/landing/essen... What happens when offense quietly poisons our hearts and destroys relationships, ministries, and even our walk with God? In Episode 10 of "Essentials in Leadership," Duane Sheriff teaches why refusing offense is essential for every believer who desires to lead effectively and live victoriously. Jesus warned that offenses are unavoidable in this life, but taking offense—and becoming a vessel that spreads it—can lead to bitterness, unforgiveness, and spiritual destruction. Drawing from Luke 17, Hebrews 12, and Matthew 18, Duane reveals how offense begins as a seed that, if left unresolved, grows into unforgiveness and eventually a root of bitterness that defiles many. Forgiveness is not forgetting, trusting, or denying emotions—it is releasing people from their debt and trusting God with justice. Unforgiveness gives Satan access to torment hearts, relationships, and ministries, while forgiveness closes the door to the enemy and opens the door for healing and freedom. This message reminds everyone to guard their hearts, quickly release offenses, and walk in the freedom and grace God has for them. #guardyourheart #leadership #leadershipskills #graceandtruth #duanesheriff #healing #freedom #christianliving #christianteaching #offense #bitterness #forgiveness #trap Welcome to the Duane Sheriff Ministries YouTube channel! Duane has been ministering for over four decades and is known for his humor and ability to present the Gospel with clarity and simplicity. He is an author, international apostolic teacher, Charis Bible School Instructor, and host of the "Grace & Truth" broadcast. DUANE SHERIFF RESOURCES: To Purchase Books & Order Free CDs: https://www.pastorduane.store/ CONNECT WITH DSM: YouTube:    / @duanesheriffministries  Facebook:   / brotherduane  Instagram:   / brotherduane  You can become part of the ministry and help us provide more free resources like this by becoming a partner or giving a one-time donation. Become a Partner or donate at: https://pastorduane.app.neoncrm.com/f...

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