Defending Yourself

4/18/06

Hello Ladies,

I want to recommend you read this small book called: How to Respond When You Feel Mistreated by: John Bevere; the book has 93 pages. This is a powerful book.

 Exerpt from the book:

When you try so hard to prove your innocence, you quickly put yourself at the mercy of your accuser. In other words, your accuser will get out of you everything he believes you owe him. The moment you start making a stink and seeking to justify and defend yourself, you make the person accusing you your judge. Because when you try to answer and defend all of his charges, you in sense are now submitted to him and his view of things. He is calling the shots. If he’s not your judge, why do you need to answer to him? You elevate him as your judge when you feel you have to defend yourself. By rising up and trying to defend yourself at all costs, you forfeit your spiritual right of protection. In the process your accuser rises above you, as his influence is elevated by our self-defense. You actually give him greater influence over you by trying so hard to stand up for your rights. We as Christians have to follow humbly the example of Jesus, who did not seek to defend himself when mistreated, joins the ranks of the finest warriors in advancing the cause of Christ and the kingdom of God in defeating evil! Praise God- what an honor that is! And it all starts with turning the other cheek and staying quiet---letting God be our defender when life isn’t fair.

N.