The Bitter Heart

by Terry Wane Benton

He said something they did not like, and they did not want to admit it was the truth; from then on, nothing he said was respected. They continued to backstab him, trying to undermine him by manipulating others. There was no room for loving him and forgiving him. Even if he were truly a good soul, they would never view him that way again. He did so much good and taught the truth in love, but they would look for things to complain about. He would have loved to reconcile and be united in fellowship, but they kept a diary of things to get offended about. It broke his heart that they kept up this attitude, but it was clear that they were determined to get rid of him. They would not be happy till he was gone. The bitter heart kept them from seeing any truth and goodness in him. They were the losers. It could have been so different for them, but bitterness blinds people.

By the way, the man they worked to ruin and destroy was Jesus. Bitterness crucified Him. The bitter ones who stayed offended were key leaders of the Pharisees. See what bitterness does? (Hebrews 12:14-15).