"One
of the most dangerous things a person can do is to hold onto
resentment. Clinging to unforgiveness has far-reaching and often
unexpected consequences.
Although bitterness takes root in the
mind, it doesn't stay contained. Acrimony can spread into every aspect
of a person's life. For example, the hostility a man feels toward his
father can color his relationship with his wife, his willingness to
perform at work, and his involvement in church.
It's probably
not surprising to hear that resentment impacts the mind and spirit, but
you may not have realized what a physical toll it can also take on us.
An attitude of bitterness ratchets up tension and anxiety, which can
affect everything from muscles to chemical balance in the brain. Over
time, that kind of mayhem weakens the body.
Because unforgiveness is a violation of God's law, it also causes
spiritual turmoil that hinders a believer's growth. Prayer is stifled
because of harbored sin that should be confessed. And worship is dry and
hypocritical because it's difficult to effectively honor the Lord while
trying to justify or hide a wrong attitude. What's more, a resentful
person's witness is damaged, as others are prevented from seeing God's
glory shining through him.
Forgiving someone means giving up
resentment and the right to get even with him or her, even though you
were wronged. God insisted this was the only way to go through life. One
reason He commands us to forego hostility and vengeance is that these
things cause so much damage to our own lives. Studying Today Matthew
18:21-22"
"One
of the most dangerous things a person can do is to hold onto
resentment. Clinging to unforgiveness has far-reaching and often
unexpected consequences.
Although bitterness takes root in the mind, it doesn't stay contained. Acrimony can spread into every aspect of a person's life. For example, the hostility a man feels toward his father can color his relationship with his wife, his willingness to perform at work, and his involvement in church.
It's probably not surprising to hear that resentment impacts the mind and spirit, but you may not have realized what a physical toll it can also take on us. An attitude of bitterness ratchets up tension and anxiety, which can affect everything from muscles to chemical balance in the brain. Over time, that kind of mayhem weakens the body.
Because unforgiveness is a violation of God's law, it also causes spiritual turmoil that hinders a believer's growth. Prayer is stifled because of harbored sin that should be confessed. And worship is dry and hypocritical because it's difficult to effectively honor the Lord while trying to justify or hide a wrong attitude. What's more, a resentful person's witness is damaged, as others are prevented from seeing God's glory shining through him.
Forgiving someone means giving up resentment and the right to get even with him or her, even though you were wronged. God insisted this was the only way to go through life. One reason He commands us to forego hostility and vengeance is that these things cause so much damage to our own lives. Studying Today Matthew 18:21-22"
Although bitterness takes root in the mind, it doesn't stay contained. Acrimony can spread into every aspect of a person's life. For example, the hostility a man feels toward his father can color his relationship with his wife, his willingness to perform at work, and his involvement in church.
It's probably not surprising to hear that resentment impacts the mind and spirit, but you may not have realized what a physical toll it can also take on us. An attitude of bitterness ratchets up tension and anxiety, which can affect everything from muscles to chemical balance in the brain. Over time, that kind of mayhem weakens the body.
Because unforgiveness is a violation of God's law, it also causes spiritual turmoil that hinders a believer's growth. Prayer is stifled because of harbored sin that should be confessed. And worship is dry and hypocritical because it's difficult to effectively honor the Lord while trying to justify or hide a wrong attitude. What's more, a resentful person's witness is damaged, as others are prevented from seeing God's glory shining through him.
Forgiving someone means giving up resentment and the right to get even with him or her, even though you were wronged. God insisted this was the only way to go through life. One reason He commands us to forego hostility and vengeance is that these things cause so much damage to our own lives. Studying Today Matthew 18:21-22"
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