What does the Bible say about resentment and anger?
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What does the Bible say about resentment and anger?
“Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.” “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.”
What does the Bible say about being bitter?
Hebrews 12:15 If you have a bitter root, it affects others whether you see it or not. By removing that bitter root, you preserve peace and faith among your relatives, friends, coworkers, and others. It’s worth the fight not only for you but for everyone else who is involved.
Why is it so hard to forgive someone who hurt you?
Whether the hurt was caused intentionally or by accident, you may find it difficult to forgive the person responsible. This may be because you don’t think the person who hurt you deserves forgiveness, or simply because you have no idea where to even begin. Why and how should you forgive someone who has hurt you emotionally?
Can forgiveness come on its own?
Occasionally forgiveness may come on its own – you may wake up one day to find that you are no longer angry and hurt about something or at someone – but the proactive approach has to start with the decision to try and forgive. For example, a close friend of mine had a hard time getting over a rough breakup.
How to forgive someone who has done something unforgivable?
Research has shown that expressive writing with empathy and understanding in mind can promote forgiveness, and it is a common therapeutic technique. At home, you can just sit down with a pen and a piece of paper and write down everything that comes to mind related to the hurtful event.
What is unforgiveness and how does it affect your health?
Unforgiveness is the negative emotional reaction that is opposed to forgiveness and is often characterized by anger, frustration or even fear. In his book Forgiveness and Reconciliation: Theory and Application, Everett L. Worthington, Jr. likens unforgiveness to a stress reaction and like all prolonged stress, it will mess with your health.