Bitterness is one of the most effective traps of the enemy. If allowed to take root in our lives, it will trouble us, defile others, and hinder us in our walk with God. Listen as Gabe and our guest Jim Schettler share the cause, the consequences, and the cure for bitterness in our lives!
Romans 12:21 says, “Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.” This is what loving our enemies is doing - overcoming evil with good!
In order to love our enemies, we need a correct perspective of what love really is. So much of what we’ve understood love to be is actually selfish — but the love that comes from God is selfless!
Is there anyone in your life who you’ve given yourself an excuse to not love? When Jesus said, “love your enemies,” He didn’t give us an exception clause.
Jesus’ command to “love your enemies” is not a suggestion. However, loving an enemy is impossible… for us.
Have you ever considered what would’ve happened if Paul and Silas had fled with all the other prisoners when the prison was shaken?
God desires to “grow us up” — His will is to mature us so that we grow beyond our natural response to offenses. One of the first steps is that we allow Him to give us a new perspective on offenses.
We will all be offended. But offenses can become opportunities for us to turn away from our natural reactions and to receive the Lord’s response in the situation.