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    Attacking the Root of Bitterness
    Eph 4:25-32
    Pastor Briden
    1. Development of Bitterness

      2. Pointed, sharp -> bitter pungent -> poisonous, venomous
       
    2. Definition of Bitterness

      3. Bitterness is that fretted and irritable state of mind that keeps a man in perpetual animosity - that inclines him do harsh and uncharitable opinions of men and things - that makes him sour, crabbed, and repulsive in his general demeanor - that brings a scowl over his face. (John Eadie)
       
    3. Domains of Bitterness

      4. Herbs, water, tears, envy/strife, stomach, soul
       
    4. Distinctives of Bitterness
      1. It is sin
        1. Eph 4:31 put it all away;
        2. Acts 8:18-23 Simon here was controlled by wickedness;
        3. 2Kings 4:39-41 wild gourd- "pick" root
      2. It is contagious; Heb 12:15
      3. It is a root; Heb 12:15
        1. Root Characteristics
          1. Roots grow unannounced
          2. It is very subtle
          3. Roots grow, spread
          4. Roots support the plant
        2. Common Areas
          1. Anger; Eph 4:31

            2. Let all bitterness, and wrath and anger...
            Wrath is not necessarily sinful but when it is fed by bitterness.
          2. Words; Romans 3:14

            3. Bitterness can be expressed by our words
      4. It is unloving - Colossians 3:19

        5. God sometimes singles out a particular gender and brings to our attention areas of improvement. Don't call your wife "honey" and then act like vinegar.
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