Introduction
So, think about this: what goes on in our minds? Sure, there is lust, covetousness, or envy. And there is hatred, lying, or a desire
to harm someone. In a discussion
of what goes on in our minds, we might examine pornography and its fallout. Then there are the things that we hide
in our minds that no one knows about.
Have you ever found yourself harboring bitterness against someone? Be honest. Don’t just call it by a different name just to minimize how
it sounds. I know I’ve done it.
That is what we will look at this morning—what the
Scripture has to say about bitterness
and reliving the evil that is
done to us. And I’ll ask you
straight up—are you bitter? Are
you reliving some horrible event in your life from the past? Don’t immediately say, “oh, no, I’m
good”. Think about it. If there is one thing I’ve learned in my six decades here on
earth, it is that we all experience the same kinds of things—some seemingly
have more such experiences than others—but the same kinds of things
nonetheless. Paul points that out:
