Hebrews 12:14-15 NLT
Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord. Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God.
Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many.

3 Facts About Bitterness:

Bitterness __________________ against _______________________________

Bitterness __________________ the effectiveness of ______________________

Bitterness __________________________________________ those around you

Romans 12:19 NLT
Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God.
For the Scriptures say,“I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the Lord.

THE BIG IDEA: 

The cure for bitterness is______, not ______!

Let God _____________________________________

Hebrews 4:12 NLT
For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.

Let Grace ____________________________________

Psalm 6:2 ESV
Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am languishing; heal me, O Lord, for my bones are troubled.

Let Good ____________________________________

1 Thessalonians 5:15-19 NLT
See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people.
Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. Do not stifle the Holy Spirit.