THE EVIL OF UNFORGIVENESS 3, BY PASTOR FESTUS

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THE EVIL OF UNFORGIVENESS - 3
Please Read - Mathew 6:14-15

Unforgiveness not only gives demons the right or ability to torment us, but it also prevents God from forgiving our own sins! Now this is serious, this means that when we cry out for God's help, but have unforgiveness in our hearts, He looks down and our sins are before Him. It puts up a wall in our relationship with our heavenly Father. Jesus was very clear that if we are to be forgiven, we cannot be unforgiving towards others:
Matthew 6:15, "But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
As pastor, I can tell you clearly that, if you have unforgiveness in your heart, you can't be a blessing to your congregation, you're just acting.
Beyond this, bitterness is also a very common means for a born again believer to become spiritually defiled, that is, polluted or unclean spiritually:
Hebrews 12:15, "Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled."
Notice the word 'many' in the above verse... this is a very common means for people to become defiled and open themselves up for spiritual harassment from the enemy.
No wonder there is no power but manipulations in our many churches today, when there's so much of bitterness and unforgiveness on our pulpits and the pew; you tell me, under this kind of atmosphere, who should be in control when we gather to worship, God or the devil?.
"May we lay down our sword of bitterness and unforgiveness"
Pray with me;
Lord purge me of all defilement and pollutions I brought upon myself and the church of God In Jesus name!
May grace to become a blessing rest upon you today in Jesus name!