Bitterness is a powerful emotion and state of mind. Not only is it powerful; it’s also dangerous. Hebrews 12:15 warns us that bitterness can cause us to miss God’s grace. It can also cause trouble and bitter torment, and cause many to become contaminated as the embittered person shares their bitterness through their words and actions. Bitterness is a type of poison, but this kind of poison is applied via words, actions and attitudes. Once bitterness enters a person’s heart, it grows roots in their heart (mind, will, emotions). It then begins to manifest in many ways, including depression, fear, anger, resentment, jealousy and hatred. If we allow this diabolical mindset to take root in us, it will cause us to miss out on God’s grace. This is why God reminds us today to exercise foresight and be on the watch continually over each other so that this mindset never enter our hearts. Put on the full armor of God every day and bitterness will never be able to touch you. Remember, the scriptures remind you that if you submit to God and resist the devil, he will flee from you! (James 4:7)
Hebrews 12:15 (AMPC) “Exercise foresight and be on the watch to look [after one another], to see that no one falls back from and fails to secure God’s grace (His unmerited favor and spiritual blessing), in order that no root of resentment (rancor, bitterness, or hatred) shoots forth and causes trouble and bitter torment, and the many become contaminated and defiled by it”
