When bitterness prevails something has to give. Usually, it’s someone conveniently close to us at the time. With Cain, it was his brother Abel. With the young man yesterday involved in intervention, it was another person at the treatment facility. It doesn’t matter. Bitterness mandates you have no choice. That’s a lie but it’s your story and you’re sticking to it.
Bitterness begets bloodshed. Cain attacked his brother and slaughtered him. Jesus said we don’t have to be that obvious. “You have heard it said to the people long ago, ‘Do not murder’ and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother (without cause) will be subject to judgment.” Perhaps our bitterness is more polite. Perhaps we kill those conveniently close to us by sabotaging their dreams, spreading rumors that destroy their reputation, or questioning the legitimacy of anything they do. Be careful. Bitterness is deadly no matter how discreetly it is applied. It is no consolation that the bleeding you cause is internal.
The discretion of bitterness is only in how quietly or loudly it leads you and others towards death. You have the power to choose the call of God over the compulsion of bitterness. God's grace is sufficient for you. I'd like to show you how true that is. You can see it for yourself. Order your autographed copy of Moving at the Speed of Grace: Discovering the Way God Always Works today. For helping us get ready for publication, the cost is only $10.00. Thanks.
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