There’s only one way to not be threatened by anything, and that’s if you have nothing to lose. And this is where this choosing-to-be-unoffendable business really becomes not only possible but also completely consonant with the teachings and life of Jesus. Just making the choice, and being mindful each day that “I’m not going to let people offend me,” is very helpful, and it will make life better. But ultimately, if I’m living in fear of losing something—whether it’s security through status, looks, money, family, whatever—I’m going to be fearful, more easily threatened, and therefore prone to
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