In this powerful message, we delve into the dangerous territory of offense and its devastating consequences. The story of King Saul and David serves as a stark reminder of how unchecked jealousy and offense can lead us down a path of destruction. We see how Saul’s insecurity and pride poisoned his judgment, causing him to see enemies where there were none. This teaches us that offense is truly a gateway to deception, clouding our vision and distorting our reality. As believers, we’re called to guard our hearts against offense, lest we find ourselves entertaining false ideas and straying from God’s truth. The progression from offense to deception to destruction is a sobering reality we must be aware of in these last days. How often do we allow small offenses to take root in our hearts, potentially leading us away from our faith and community? Let’s challenge ourselves to recognize and cut off offense before it has a chance to grow, just as we would quickly throw a dangerous catch back into the sea.