Being offended is not a condition imposed by another. It is a choice, and being offended is avoidable. My response to that student would be something like, &quot;Isn&#x27;t that great? Now you know how to repent.&quot; Might still warrant some research to see if the professor&#x2F;preacher was overly harsh - I don&#x27;t really like the emphasis on guilt, though it is important to recognize when you are wrong.