The Christian's Journey - 6

Introduction: When people fail you, when failures come, and when our thoughts assault you, beware. These are areas of life that hurt you. Satan knows that, and he is resourceful in planting a root of bitterness in your soul.

Moriah

• Text: "Looking diligently lest any man fails of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many are defiled." Hebrews 12:15

1. The Account:
• Genesis 22:2, 2 Samuel 24:24-25, 2 Chronicles 3:1
2. The Details: Moriah means: chosen by Jehovah; bitterness of the Lord
• Bitterness defined: extreme enmity, grudge, hatred, sharpness, severity of temper, painful affliction, deep distress of mind.
• Roots are hidden and spread without being noticed
• Bitterness poisons not only yourself but those around you
3. The Application:
• Abraham was tested to the enth degree. Instead of growing bitter, and perhaps the reason he did not become bitter, Abraham obeyed because he feared and trusted the Lord.
• David sinned and God punished him. Instead of growing bitter in his situation, David confessed and sacrificed unto the Lord, showing the true repentance of his heart.
4. The Recommendations: 
• James 3:14 (Bitterness comes from people, failure & thoughts)
• Proverbs 25:28 (Can't control bitterness)
• Job 10:1 (You take control)
• Acts 8:23
• Ephesians 4:31-32 (Are answer to get bitterness)

Conclusion:    1 Peter 5:7

   "Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you."
Face the bitterness and forgive others & our selves, you need to be kind if not walk away. Our selves you need to be kind if not walk away.

GB Essie