Sins of the Heart: Bitterness
Deep Dive into Sins of the Heart: BitternessBitterness (πικρία) is biblically defined as a quiet sin with loud consequences, functioning as "covenant poison" that spreads by contagion and defiles the community. It is a settled, sour posture of the heart, rooted primarily in pride and unbelief in God’s providence. This unbelief causes the bitter heart to seize the gavel, rehearsing wrongs to preserve the case for vengeance. Bitterness is distinct from godly lament, which turns pain toward God in trust and aims at submission, whereas bitterness turns grief into grievance and manifests through…
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