According to Google, the phrase “I’m offended” has increased in usage by more than 5,600% in just the past century. Humans have always taken offense, but never have we been so obsessed with it. Offense stunts our conversations and divides our relationships. It infects our families, politics, entertainment, and churches. Yet few seem to be asking why or what it might be costing us. Today we look closely at some of Jesus’ most challenging words. Discover a Savior willing to risk offending you to heal you from your deepest insecurities. Because His love is great, His truths are often hard, and His compassion sharp. But perhaps it’s Jesus’ hard words we need most right now.