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Bitterness is the spirit of resentment that fosters a perpetual animosity toward others or toward one’s circumstances.
THE PROGRESSION OF BITTERNESS
Wrath: The fierce explosion springing from a perceived wrong
Anger: An internal smoldering or deep-seated hostility.
Yelling or shouting which demonstrates loss of control.
Evil-speaking: Verbal assault designed to wound another or harm their reputation.
Malice: The harboring of ill-will or intent to do harm.
THE PROBLEM OF BITTERNESS
Bitterness will keep you in bondage.
The object of your bitterness is never more miserable than you.
Bitterness comes from a bad place
It does not come from God
-God is never going to say “Yep, I’m good with you being bitter about that.
Go for it!”
It is the way of the lost world
It is the response of the flesh
It’s source is the devil
Bitterness will not only trouble you, but will impact others as well
THE PICTURE OF BITTERNESS
“Naomi” - pleasant; “Mara” - bitter
Bitterness causes her to question the motives of others.
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Bitterness causes her to lose a spiritual perspective.
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Bitterness causes her to wallow in self-pity.
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Bitterness causes her to lose perspective on her situation.
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Bitterness causes her to blame God for her problems.
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THE PRESCRIPTION FOR OVERCOMING BITTERNESS
Recognize that you’re bitter (; )
Remember God’s goodness (; )
Reflect on the real cause of your circumstances.
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Elimelech “My God is King” forgot his God was king and took matters into his own hands.
He left Bethlehem (the house of bread) because of his circumstances.
-He dies as a result
His sons married wives they shouldn’t have married
-they remain in Moab for 10 yrs (vs.
4) - the famine didn’t last that long.
- they die in Moab
God didn’t do this to your family, your family did this to your family!
Reconcile with others by extending forgiveness.
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