The Poison Of Bitterness

Bitterness is an evil that can develop and grow within a person almost unbeknownst to him. I am convinced that it is a tool that Satan uses to entrap even the very ones who have worked hard at ridding their lives of many other sins.The apostle Peter spoke of bitterness as a poison when rebuking the former sorcerer. He said, "I see that you are poisoned by bitterness" (Acts 8:23).Simon's condition was not exclusive to him. None of us are immune to its venom. Husbands are warned against being bitter toward their wives (Col. 3:19). Though the inspired writer did not specifically mention the possibility, I have no doubt that wives can develop bitterness toward their husbands. Certainly, if a father fails to heed the apostle's instructions to avoid discouraging his children by provoking them to wrath (Col. 3:21), they will likely develop bitterness toward him. Do we want that in our families? The answer is no! Do we want that in the church? The answer is no! What can we do then to avoid this problem? Recognize it and repent of it, ask the Lord for forgiveness and have a better relationship with those who are around you. (1 John 1:8-10)
In Love
Eric C