By: Dr. William A. Sassman, Ph.D.
Many people ruin their lives and well-beings by taking the poison of bitterness, resentment and unforgiveness upon themselves. If we do not forgive others, we suffer as a result. If you have ever had a problem in this area, I’m sure you bear witness with what I’m saying. It’s torture to have hateful thoughts toward another person rolling around inside your head. I have personally experienced this struggle. Who are you helping most when you forgive the person who hurt you? You are helping yourself as well as the other person, by releasing them so that God can do what only He can do. Our flesh wants to “handle it” on our own and dismiss the power of God altogether. Read more