Providing Comfort for Victims of Abuse - Conclusion of Comfort From the Scriptures

ISAIAH 32:1, 2

"I turned to the elders for help.  They sat down with me on several occasions and took their time talking to me.  They showed personal interest and listened carefully.  They prayed with me and for me."- A Christian sister who was molested at about age six. 

1 CORINTHIANS 13:4, 7

Keep those verses in mind when listening to someone disclose past abuse. Avoid expressions of disbelieve or skepticism.  Many abusers tell children that if they report the abuse, no one will believe them.  Some children grow up thinking that  if they report the abuse, no one would believe them.  Some children grow up thinking that. So focus instead on the very real pain of your fellow Christian, and offer what comfort you can. 

2 CORINTHIANS 10:4, 5

Sexual abuse can teach young ones to believe lies, but God's inspired Word can overturn even the most entrenched of Satanic lies.

1 JOHN 3:19, 20

 When our heart condemns us unfairly, we must remember that Jehovah "is greater than our hearts and knows all things."  His Word can reassure us of this truth: We are precious in God's eyes.

When we comfort others, we must remind them of Jehovah's love. And we must never forget that Jehovah is also a God of justice. No wicked act of abuse is really hidden. Jehovah sees all, and he will not let unrepentant wrongdoers go unpunished.  (Numbers 14:18)  Meanwhile, let us do all we can to show love to those who have experienced abuse. Moreover, how comforting  it is to know that Jehovah will permanently heal all those who have been abused by Satan and the world!  Soon, these painful things will never come up into the mind or heart. - ISAIAH 65:17. 

Next time: Do Not Be Fooled by "The Wisdom of This World"

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