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T O D A Y G O D I S F I R S T
Marketplace Meditations
by Os Hillman
Wednesday, November 3, 2004
The Root of Bitterness
See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root
grows up to cause trouble and defile many.
Hebrews 12:15
The enemy of our souls has a very specific strategy to destroy
relationships. Whether these relationships are in business, marriage, or
friendships, the strategy is the same. A conflict arises, judgments are
made, and feelings are hurt. What happens next is the defining point of
whether the enemy gains a foothold, or the grace of God covers the
wrong.
When a root of bitterness is allowed to be planted and grown, it not
only affects that person, but it also affects all others who are
involved. It is like a cancer.
Breaking satan's foothold requires at least one person to press into
God's grace. It cannot happen when either party "feels" like it, for
none of us will ever feel like forgiving. None of us feel like talking
when we have been hurt. Our natural response is to withdraw or lash out
at the offending party. It is only obedience that allows God's grace to
cover the wrongs incurred. This grace prevents the parties from becoming
victims who will seek compensation for their pain.
The next time you are hurt by someone, realize the gravity of the
crossroads where you find yourself. Choose grace instead of bitterness.
Then you will be free to move past the hurt, and a root of bitterness
will not be given opportunity to grow.
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