“Surely resentment destroys the fool, and jealousy kills the simple.” (Job 5:2 NLT)
Narcotic pain medications like oxycontin are often prescribed for patients after a painful procedure. Unfortunately, many people continue taking these pills longer than absolutely necessary. Giving up the drug can cause withdrawal symptoms, so most people continue the habit. This leads to drug dependence as the patients require more and more of the drug to manage their pain. If they continue on this path, their addiction will destroy their lives.
Resentment is normal when faced with injury and injustice. Yet, the longer we hang on to this emotion, the more it controls us. We develop a tolerance to it. We become dependent on it. When we allow bitterness to take over our lives, it corrodes us from the inside. Prolonged unforgiveness eventually leads to self-destruction.
Releasing resentment requires us to deal with our pain. There will be discomfort. We shall suffer through withdrawal symptoms. However, it is foolish to hang on to grudges. Anger, hatred, envy, and bitterness are all toxic and addictive. Thus, it is imperative that we kick these habits before they destroy us.
Lord, release us from harmful addictions to resentment. Help us to forgive and accept forgiveness.
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