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24 February 2012
Grudge is a contagious disease- until and unless it is controlled with apt medication, it shows its original colour.
As long as we hold onto our feeling of resentment, we are liable to live every day with a bad feeling and we will become(more and more) bitter and un-happy. Practically speaking we are sick(‘mentally ill’).
Grudges destroy relationships. Once started to develop cracks it is impossible to build or repair any relationship, between any person or anywhere.
More beyond that, grudges destroy us from the inside. When we hold onto the grudges, they weigh us down and tear us apart as a bitter, frustrated individuals.
Bearing a grudge and seeking revenge are never appropriate responses to a perceived wrong. A grudge destroys the grudge-holder with bitterness, and revenge only escalates hostilities. Jesus told us we must reconcile with our adversary, forgive their transgressions, and let go of the anger that may tempt us to commit an act of revenge.
Jesus said there is no place for hatred, having a feel of resentment, revenge, retaliation(revenge) in the life of a Christian:
- “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth. But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. Matthew 5:38-40
- “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. Matthew 5:43-45
The scriptures refer instead to loving your neighbor as yourself and forgiving others as you have been forgiven by God so as to prevent any bitterness from growing.
- 'For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”Galatians 5:14,
- 'Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:31,
God can help you out.
God can give us the strength to do it and He is very willing to help us if we will come to Him and just ask.
God Bless
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