1. R U STRESSED BY BITTERNESS?

2. Hebrews 12:14-15-“Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without

3. holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one misses the grace

4. of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.”

5. I.THE PET SNAKE OF BITTERNESS

6. II.THE FRUIT OF BITTERNESS

7. First, your root of bitterness will cause trouble for you.

8. It will cause you physical trouble.

9. It will cause you emotional trouble.

10. It will cause you spiritual trouble.

11. Second, it will cause trouble for others.

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13. III. HOW TO ROOT BITTERNESS FROM YOUR LIFE.

14. Get the root out!

15. Keep it out!

16. Ephesians 4:26-“Don’t let the sun go down upon your wrath.”

17. Replace any bad attitude with a heart of kindness, compassion, forgiving everyone as in Christ, God forgave you.

18. Replace your attitude of scorning, with one of thankfulness to God.

19. Commit yourself to fulfilling God’s priorities of worship, church growth, evangelism and disciple-making.

20. Watch your tongue.

21. Stop fighting and quarreling.

22. Replace your complaining friends with positive ones.

23. “God said there’s a seed that’s been planted in your heart. You either hate and be angry or you forgive. I said I have to forgive.”

24. I have to forgive.