The issues of anger and bitterness
- bitterness: acid, poison
- wrath- fierceness ( breathing hard)
- anger- violent passion, vengeance
-.clamour- out crying, tumult
- malice- wickedness
The issue of Anger
- It leads to sin
- It lingers longer than it should
- It opens the door for the enemy
Don't start a new day until you have dealt with your anger v. 26
Anger is exponential
The issue of Bitterness- acid, poison
- in essence is Blame
- in experience is a bad taste
Causes of Bitterness
- parents divorce
- unhappy home
- the death of someone you cared for
- authority figure let you down
- frustrating purity battle
- a be
- situation that doesn't seem far
"Bitterness is like drinking poison and hoping it hurts the other person"
Think the truth
- an awareness of the issue in my heart
- an awareness that God didn't cause this
- an awareness that Jesus Christ cares and can help you through this
Cure for bitterness v.31-32
- kindness
- forgiveness
Forgiveness truths
"Forgiveness Does not make what is happened ok."
"Forgiveness doesn't not mean the hurt us gone."
"Forgiveness Releases the debt that likely can never be paid anyway."
"Forgiveness provides freedom to the one who is hurt."
