When was the last time you were offended? Jesus said that offenses would come. Luke 17:1. Satan set up an offense against Jesus through Peter. Matthew 16:23 says, “…Get behind Me, satan! You are an offense to Me, for you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men.”

Peter had just rebuked the Lord when He told His disciples that He would be killed and raised the third day. Satan was using Peter to bait Jesus. Jesus did not take the bait. What causes us to take the bait?

Proverbs 1:17 says, “Surely, in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.” In order to catch its prey, the trap’s spring has to be concealed. Any unresolved issues hidden in our heart conceals our discernment. We step right in, take the bait, and get ensnared.