But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but…

In her deep anguish Hannah prayed to the Lord, weeping bitterly.1 Samuel 1:10 NIV The book of 1 Samuel begins with the story of a man named Elkanah with his…

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you…

One person dies in full vigor, completely secure and at ease, well nourished in body, bones rich with marrow. Another dies in bitterness of soul, never having enjoyed anything good.…

Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy.Proverbs 14:10 NIV The heart is a wonder organ. It pumps blood through our arteries for the…

“I loathe my very life; therefore I will give free rein to my complaint and speak out in the bitterness of my soul. I say to God: Do not declare…

As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one; there is no one who understands; there is no one who seeks God. All have turned away, they…

“In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,Ephesians 4:26 NIV Two warnings are sounded by Paul in this scripture: he…

Can we be captive to bitterness even when we think we’re free? The story of Simon the sorcerer gives us a clue to the answer. The book of Acts describes…

Bitterness can be defined as a feeling of anger or disappointment because of unfairness or injustice. In this day and age, do we have a shortage of injustice and unfairness…

Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.Psalms 37:7 NIV Stillness is…

As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with…