Truth Exposed: Bitter Root
Hebrews 12:15 calls us to be on our guard against a bitter root. Okay. What is a bitter root? It is unforgiveness and resentment that goes deep into your heart and causes further sin. In Acts 8:23, Peter was talking to Simon the Sorcerer. Paul cautions us in Ephesians 4:31-32.
It is so easy to dwell in unforgiveness and resentment, and when we dwell on it, it festers into worse and worse. James 5:16 tells us to confess; Romans 12:19 urges us to leave everything with Jesus; pray for those who hurt you Luke 6:27. Unforgiveness and resentment never, ever hurt the target, only you. Guard your heart, it is the well-spring of your life Proverbs 4:23.
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