Ephesians 4: 31-32. It is great to preach good messages over and over again.Gerald Rankin1). The deadly poison of bitterness. I fear this more than any other human emotion.Gerald RankinBitterness is the feeling In the heart that destroys. Heb 12:15 bitterness is a root that grows in the heart that springs up bitter fruit.Gerald Rankina) it affects the mind. It takes more room in the soil of your heart. It hinders growth in your spiritual life. Gerald Rankinb) bitterness affects the you with its dynamic power. 1..Ask forgiveness of others. 2..then forgive them as you want to be forgiven.Gerald RankinLet the LORD handle the answer.Gerald Rankin3.. How are we to forgive them. Forgive freely. Those who truly forgive do it with no strings.Gerald RankinForgiveness must be found. GOD forgives and remember them no more. The slate is clean.Gerald RankinTwo things come between you and GOD. Unforgiven sin unforgiving spirit. It is an acid that destroys its own container.Gerald RankinA true story. A young preacher. He was betrayed by the young woman and saw it as wrong for her with the false accusations. He became bitter in his heart and finally he turned to GOD.Gerald RankinHe went to the LORD and forgave her. That was when GOD gave him the power of GOD back in his life.
