LIST OF
SCRIPTURE
Deut. 29:18-20.......(Root of Gall & Wormwood)
Break this curse.
I Sam. 1:10............(Bitterness of Soul)
I Sam. 15:32..........(Bitterness of Death)
II Sam. 2:26...........(Bitterness in the latter end)
Ps. 10:7.................(Cursing, Deceit, Oppression,
Mischief, Iniquity)
Pr. 14:10................(Bitterness to Heart)
Pr. 17:25................(Bitterness of Mother)
Ezek. 27:31............(Bitter Wailing)
Zech. 12:10............(Bitterness for only son)
Acts 8:22-24...........(Gall of Bitterness, Bond of
Iniquity)
Rom. 3:13-14..........(Cursing and Bitterness)
Eph. 4:31-32...........(Bitterness, Wrath, Anger,
Clamor)
Col. 3:8-9................(Anger, Wrath, Malice,
Slander, Lies)
Heb. 12:14-16.........(Root of Bitterness) Break this
curse.
GENERAL
Bitterness includes Resentment, Hatred,
Unforgiveness, Violence, Temper, Anger, Retaliation
and Murder in a common demon family.
Generally, after a person becomes rejected, they
become bitter and unforgiving. The opposite of
bitterness is forgiveness.
Bitterness is defined as bitterly curse, rebellious,
sharp, acrid, grief, embitter, poisonous, violently,
provoke, vex, grieve, sorrow, bitter herb, calamity,
bile, venom, angry, chafed, most bitterly, rebel and
provoke.
Have you had these feelings before? Unforgiveness,
which is a form of bitterness, is very common among
Christians.
Gall is defined as "poison" or "bile". Bound is
defined as "control" and "uniting". Root is defined as
"root" and "thought". Wormwood is defined as "cursed".
DEALING WITH BITTERNESS (EXCERPTS)
Bitterness is a hurt that will not heal, a
wound in the spirit (Prov. 18:14). It comes into a
life because of a failure to appropriate God's grace
(Heb. 12:15); by refusing to forgive others (Matt.
6:14-15; 7:1-2; 18:21-35); or refusing to thank God
for all things (Eph. 5:20; Phil. 4:6). Forgiveness is
the most important thing that God has taught us about
DELIVERANCE!
However, each time we remember the things which
happened, we are suddenly flooded with hurt and/or
anger again. This indicates unhealed bitterness.
"Vengeance is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord"
(Heb. 10:30). It is too heavy for us to carry and
besides it belongs to God. Forgive eagerly (Matt.
18:12), remembering that unforgiveness is torture
(Matt. 18:34-35).
We must remember that God loves us (Rom. 8:32-34), and
not look at what others say, what we think or even at
the situation itself.
We must go to the God of all comfort (II Cor. 1:3) for
His Holy Spirit is our Comforter (John 14:16) and He
earnestly desires to comfort us (Psalm 103:13).
When we go to God, we will find peace that passes
understanding which will keep (guard, garrison) our
hearts and minds (emotions and thoughts) (Phil.
4:4-9). God's peace guards our mind!
Focus on God and give Him thanks (Eph. 5:20; Rom.
8:28) rejoicing because your name is written in the
Lamb's Book of Life (Luke 10:20; Phil. 4:4) and ask
for grace, comfort and peace (Matt.7:7-11).
Focusing on God and letting Him be our judge is
absolutely necessary.
Proverbs 29:25 contrasts the fear of man with trust in
God. Perfect love for God casts out all fear because
we trust in Him!
To receive comfort and heal the bitterness in your
spirit, you must die to works of righteousness (trying
to earn God's love and favor) by drowning in the ocean
of God's love and grace, rejoicing that He has chosen
you.
REFERENCES
Dealing With Bitterness, p. 36, Conquering The Hosts
Of Hell, by Win Worley.