In moments of emotional distress, many believers turn to the Bible for solace and guidance. While the Bible may not explicitly address every modern-day issue, it offers valuable principles and insights that can help us navigate difficult situations, including when someone hurts our feelings.
The Bible encourages believers to practice forgiveness and compassion. Even in the face of hurtful actions or words, we are urged to emulate Christ’s example of forgiving others. This doesn’t mean we ignore our feelings, but rather, we choose to release the burden of resentment and anger.
Proverbs and other biblical texts provide wisdom on handling conflicts. Open and honest communication can help resolve misunderstandings and promote healing. The Bible encourages us to “speak the truth in love” and seek reconciliation whenever possible.
Proverbs 4:23 advises believers to guard their hearts, as it is the wellspring of life. This means being discerning about the people and situations we allow to affect us emotionally. Sometimes, it’s necessary to distance ourselves from those who consistently hurt us.
Turning to fellow believers and seeking guidance in prayer are essential practices. Share your feelings with trusted friends or mentors who can offer support and perspective. Prayer can provide comfort, strength, and clarity during challenging times.
The Bible encourages self-reflection and personal growth. When someone hurts our feelings, it’s an opportunity to grow in patience, empathy, and resilience. We can use these experiences to become better versions of ourselves.
While the Bible may not have a specific verse addressing every aspect of our lives, it provides a rich tapestry of wisdom and principles that can guide believers through challenging times. When someone hurts our feelings, we can turn to forgiveness, communication, self-reflection, and prayer to find comfort and healing in the teachings of the Bible. Remember, the Bible is not just a historical document but a timeless source of wisdom and guidance for believers facing a myriad of life’s challenges.
Matthew 5:44
“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you”
Luke 6:27
“But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you”
Romans 12:17
“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men”
Proverbs 25:21
“If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink”
Proverbs 24:29
“Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work”
Matthew 18:21-22
“Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven”
1 Peter 3:9
“Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing”
Ephesians 4:31-32
“Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you”
Colossians 3:13
“Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye”
Mark 11:25
“And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses”
Luke 23:34
“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots”
Acts 7:60
“And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep”
Romans 12:14
“Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not”
Proverbs 20:22
“Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord , and he shall save thee”
1 Thessalonians 5:15
“See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men”
Matthew 5:39
“But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also”
Proverbs 19:11
“The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression”
1 Corinthians 13:5
“Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil”
Hebrews 12:15
“Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled”
Proverbs 15:1
“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger”
Romans 12:19-21
“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good”
James 3:17
“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy”
Proverbs 12:16
“A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame”
Proverbs 16:32
“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city”
Proverbs 15:18
“A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife”
Romans 14:19
“Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another”
James 3:13
“Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom”
Philippians 2:3-4
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others”
Proverbs 29:11
“A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards”
Ephesians 4:26-27
“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil”
Proverbs 14:29
“He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly”
Proverbs 17:27
“He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit”
James 1:26
“If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain”
Proverbs 10:12
“Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins”
Proverbs 15:4
“A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit”
Proverbs 16:24
“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones”
Proverbs 18:21
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof”
Ephesians 4:15
“But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ”
Colossians 4:6
“Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man”
Proverbs 12:18
“There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health”
Proverbs 15:23
“A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it”
Proverbs 16:21
“The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning”
