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BATTING BITTERNESS
Hebrws 3:15
BATTING BITTERNESDestroying the disease that is destroying my relationships
Destroying the disease that is destroying my relationships
“A callous is a toughened area of skin which has become relatively thick and hard in response to __________ friction, pressure, or other __________.”
Our souls can be calloused if we don’t deal with the friction (problems/challenges) that work against us and our souls.People whose souls are calloused are hard; the Bible calls it in verse 12 “an unbelieving heart” and hardened heart at the end of v 13.
PainPain from strained or difficult relationshipsPain from shame because of personal choices/decisions, etc..
WHEN WE DON’T SEEK TO DEAL WITH OUR BITTERNESS - OUR HARD HEARTS - WE ACTUALLY BEGIN TO LET SITUATIONS AND PEOPLE EAT AWAY AT OUR LIVES AND ULTIMATELY OUR HOPE AND TRUST IN THE LORD
“HARD HEARTEDNESS CAN EASILY BECOME HABITUAL, CLOSING OUR HEARTS MORE AND MORE TO GOD (AND OTHERS) MAKING IT HARDER AND HARDER TO ENGAGE IN REGULAR WORSHIP WITH GOD AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS
I. THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HARD HEART
A. WHEN WE LIVE IN ISOLATION
1. we develop a mindset and heart that independently I am enough
a.
I know what is best for me
b.
I know what is best for my children
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I know, alone, what is best for my marriage
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I, alone, know what is best for my finances
e. I, alone, know what is best for ME!!!!!
B. WHEN WE DON’T TAKE SIN SERIOUSLY
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We should never forget that sin deceives us
2. We should never forget that sin deceives us in order to destroys us
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THE DANGER OF HAVING A HARDHEART
A. A Hard Heart Is the Fruit of A Dysfunctional Relationship with the Lord
i. – cannot hear His voice (refuse to)
Hard Heart Test: “Am I hearing the Lord’s voice and I am responding in obedience or rebellion/resistance?”
B. A Hard Heart Will Lead to Dysfunctional Relationship with others
i.
Hard Heart Test: “Are my most intimate relationships characterized by godly humility and relational health or am I surrounded by confusion and contention that I am producing?”
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HOW TO DEAL WITH A HARD HEART
A. REPENT FOR YOUR BITTERNESS
Tell the Lord that you are sorry for carrying a pain that He died to conquer and heal on the cross.
B. REST IN GOD’S LOVE
Fight to know that regardless of how humans have let you down and have not showed you love - know that Jesus is absolutely in love with those who fight to love and trust His Son.
C.RECONCILE WITH OTHERS
Why did I put “Rest in God’s Grace” before “Reconcile with Others?”
1. True reconciliation with another person is never possible until you have reconciled or returned to the Love of Christ
2. You need to know that your obedience to Jesus is what God holds you responsible for; not the response of others.
HERE IS MY QUESTION TO EACH OF US THIS MORNING:
DO YOU HEAR HIM CALLING YOU TODAY?
DO YOU HEAR HIS VOICE?
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