See
to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows
up to cause trouble and defile many. Hebrews 12:15
God’s
grace destroys bitterness. I think all of us have experienced bitterness a time
or two in our lives. Someone has hurt us or harmed us or turned against us.
When the bitterness is not healed, it springs forth roots even to the point of
affecting our health, and possibly leading to even more destructive emotions
and actions. Read through this next verse with me:
Get
rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every
form of malice. Ephesians 4:31
A common
reaction to a bitter root against someone is to slander them. We want others to
take our side, to understand. And we might seek revenge. What does God ask us
to do? Get rid of it all, beginning with bitterness, the root of the rest of
the list: anger, brawling, slander, and malice. Tomorrow the Bible will give us
clues on how to do just that.
Dear Father,
We can’t do it without Your help. Teach us how to
destroy the bitterness that grows within us. Your grace not only saves us, but
others as well. We want to see others the way You do, with love and compassion.
In Jesus name
Amen
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