Does oppression leave a scar?

TODAY’S PROVERB: A poor man who oppresses the weak is like pounding rain without food. Proverbs 28:3, TLV

The need to oppress someone weaker is a cruel thing that grows and perpetuates in darkness and silence. This is why there is spousal abuse, child abuse, and animal abuse. It is also why some victims can morph into abusers themselves.

Whether the oppression is physical or emotional, oppression wounds.

Oppression leaves its victims feeling trapped, depressed, guilty, and angry.

If you know of someone trapped in an oppressive relationship or situation, and you’re not trained to handle these types of things, seek professional counsel. Only in rare situations can non-professionals intervene. However, by seeking help from a professional–clergy, social workers, police, counselors, medical personnel–the victim has a chance to break free.

Even if we aren’t professionally trained, we can support them with encouragement and prayer. For it will be a long road to freedom and healing.

May we help those oppressed, my friends.

Proverbs 28:3 Tree of Life Bible Society, Tree of Life Version – TLV, #tlvbible, #tlvproverbs