Bitterness

Bitterness is sinful and self-defeating. No one can feel peace while harboring resentment. It can be dispelled with love, compassion and forgiveness.

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Bible Teachings on Bitterness

Bible Verses about Forgiveness & Forgiving Others

We all appreciate being forgiven, but forgiving others, especially when they have wounded us, feels like a different thing. While we may want...

Receiving Mercy

Grudges and getting even are a normal part of the world scene, but they have no place in the life of someone who has enjoyed the mercy of God.

Keys to Powerful Living: Overcoming Anger

There's a way to break free from anger's grasp and learn how to handle the daily situations that can lead to anger.

Resisting Revenge

"Revenge is sweet" — in the world's view. It seems human — all too human to retaliate when someone injures us. Bible verses about revenge point to...

Questions about Bitterness

What Does the Bible Say about Bitterness and Resentment?

Characterized by an unforgiving spirit and generally negative, critical attitudes, bitterness and resentment are sinful and self-defeating. They...

What Is a Demon?

Demons seem to be interested in tormenting people, possessing them, and leading them away from God and His truth.

How Do We Overcome Hatred?

Turn on the daily news and you can't help but notice how hate-filled the world is. The Bible has one basic word regarding hatred of people.

What Does the Bible Say about Anger?

The Bible doesn't say "Never be angry." In fact, it portrays Jesus, the perfect man, the Son of God, driving the greedy money-changers out of the...

Loving Others

Loving other people doesn't mean being "in love" with everyone. "Warm-fuzzy" love is easy -- until the emotion starts to fade, that is. But the human...

Devotionals about Bitterness

'Broken And Faithful'

I went to the Bible to find comfort, and I found a lot of good men who had committed their lives to the Lord, getting beat up. I used them as...

Redeemed, Not Ruined

When tragedy hits and you feel all is lost, you can probably relate to Naomi, a main character in the Old Testament book, Ruth. She wanted to be left...

Unique or Not?

We've all either experienced or witnessed family dysfunction. Second Samuel 13 presents a jaw-dropping drama in King David's family.

Restoration: The Heart of God's Love

In the story of the Prodigal Son, both the one who left and those who stayed were hurt and needed healing. Father God is the great restorer.

Loving Your Enemies

Love your enemies, even if they send you to death row.

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Videos about Bitterness

When the Walls Begin to Crumble

Adelai reflects on being the perfect daughter who believed she had to earn love at whatever cost--that is, until the walls around her heart began to...

Renouncing New Age Addictions for Unconditional Love

Liz sought a cure for the pain of abuse through New Age addictions, but only the unconditional love of Jesus Christ would allow her the breakthrough...

Letting Go Of Bitterness to Embrace God’s Love

Patricia harbored bitter anger at her mother, but ended up being just like her. Then one night, Patricia heard God’s voice, and everything began to...

Forgiving The Oklahoma City Bombers

After losing her only grandchildren in the Oklahoma City bombing, Kathy Sanders began searching for the truth. The healing for her pain came not in...