Root of Bitterness

Where does bitterness come from?

1 – Offense towards ?

2 – Offense towards ?

3 – Offense towards ?

Hebrews 12:14-15

14 Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. 15 See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.

What do we know about roots:

1 – Roots are

2 –  Bad roots produce bad

Matthew 7:15-17

15 “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.

3 – Roots are far

Luke 15:17-32

1 – Bitterness keeps you from good things.

2 – Bitterness will make you feel entitled.

Ruth 1:11-13, 19-21

1 – Open the Word.

Psalm 119:165 – Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them.

2 – Recognize his work.

What is the Holy Spirit saying to you?