Why are we insulted?

Dealing with Hurt Feelings

Yesterday we talked about "who" is insulted in today's world (as opposed to during the Old or New Testament). 

Today let's look at "why" we are insulted today.

See what you think about these reasons.  Can you think of any additional ones?

We are insulted or get our feelings hurt:

• because of our faith.
• because we are different.
• because we're perceived as being weak and easily pushed around.
• because we misinterpret what people say or do.
• because we are over-sensitive. 
• because people are unkind or mean-spirited and hurt us on purpose.
• because people honestly don't understand the situation.
• because people are impulsive or impatient.
• because people have been embarrassed and feel the need to retaliate.

Tomorrow we will look at the normal human response to being insulted or hurt. 

Until then, ponder the above list. Are you on there somewhere?