Bitterness is a poison that brings many ills: spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and yes—even physically. There are many causes of bitterness, but it begins with an offense of some kind. Generally, the seed of offense is watered by unforgiveness, which can develop into a root...
In the upper room with His disciples, right before going to Gethsemane, Jesus was preparing them for the coming persecution and hatred of the world they would face. Because they hated Him, they would hate them. Because they persecuted Him, they would persecute them,...