Ephesians 4:31-32 NIV – Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
Understanding Bitterness
What does bitterness look like in me?
What causes bitterness?
Why do we like bitterness?
Why should we take bitterness seriously?
Ephesians 4:31-32 NIV – Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
How to Overcome the Cancer of Bitterness
Biblical Solutions for Bitterness
- Prevention
Hebrews 12:15 ESV – See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled
Ephesians 4:32 ESV – Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
- Be Honest
Forgiveness Defined
- Take Initiative
Romans 12:18 ESV – If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.
Matthew 18:15 ESV – “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.
- How can you know you are really forgiving?
Matthew 5:43,44 ESV – “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Genesis 50:17c, 20 ESV – Joseph wept when they spoke to him…As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good,
