The victim card is a hot card these days. And when there’s not enough opportunities to be a real victim, people literally fake victimhood (think of the multitude of “hate crime” hoaxes). Why would anyone want to be a victim? Because of identity politics. Victimhood = power and prestige in today’s upside-down world.
None of this is to deny that there are real victims. However, there’s a difference between having been a victim to some wrong and maintaining a victim mindset. The victim card is not an acknowledgement of past wrongs, but often an excuse for one’s present situation. You are not a victim. That may have been one of your experiences in life, but it is not your identity.
To those who think of themselves as a victim, I ask you one question: Who is in control of your life? Is it you, or the person(s)/situation who/that victimized you? Don’t let that one person or one event define your life. No one can control your life unless you let them. So don’t let them. You are not a victim to anybody or anything. You are a victor if you choose to be.
Thinking to Believe 
February 5, 2021 at 5:07 pm
I think a lot of people have persecution complexes and a sense of victimhood primarily because the Bible teaches them to believe that:
• Matthew 5:10 says, “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
• 2 Timothy 3:12 says, “Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.”
• 1 John also says, “Do not be surprised, brothers, that the world hates you.”
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February 9, 2021 at 10:17 am
I didn’t say that bad things don’t happen to people (which is what Jesus, Paul, and John are speaking to). I’m talking about how we respond to such experiences. The Bible does not teach that we are victims, but victors.
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