RRSSD7 Rejection

Emotional maturity allows us to be transparent, confident, and unaffected by rejection. The Spirit of Bondage keeps us looking to man for approval. The Spirit of Adoption knows our security is in Christ and we can be unaffected by the rejection of others. Jesus didn't need acceptance, he was completely unaffected by rejection. He was rejected by his hometown, the pharisees, religious leaders, and even his own people. This lesson will compare and contrast the responses to rejection of the Old Testament King David and his son, Absalom. The principle is that "A need for acceptance makes me vulnerable to repetitive rejection wounds."