Bitterness
Bitterness is a principality. Under it, and answering to it, are seven spirits that reinforce bitterness.
1. Unforgiveness. When a root of bitterness in Hebrews 12:15 gets a foothold, the first thing that happens is a record of wrongs or flashbacks or reasons why you do not like someone.
Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, thereby many be defiled: Hebrews 12:15
2. Resentment. Resentment is the record of wrongs that is now being fueled by feelings of holding on to it and starting to meditate, chew on it.
3. Retaliation. After resentment gets a foothold then we
have retaliation.
I don’t forgive; I just get even.
4. Anger. Retaliation builds and then a strong feeling of anger comes along.
5. Hatred. After anger sets in, hatred follows. Because I’m remembering what you did to me, because I have really been meditating on it and I really resent it, I’m going to get even. I’m going to get the pressure cooker going because I’m going to add fuel to this thing and now at this stage you don’t have any reason to exist any more, especially in my presence. Hatred says, “There’s not even room on this planet for you and me at the same place at the same time.” Hatred says, “You and I cannot stay in the same room together”. Hatred starts to develop into the elimination modality.
6. Violence. After hatred comes violence. Violence says this: before I eliminate you, you’re going to feel my pain, you’re going to hear my voice; you’re going to know my hatred, you’re going to experience it.
7. Murder. Once violence erupts, the final fruit of bitterness
is murder. This can be actual physical murder, or murder with the
tongue, which is character assassination or verbal abuse.
Scripture References
Hebrews 12:12-15 KJV Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; 13 And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed. 14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: 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;
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 KJV For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
Ephesians 6:10-18 KJV Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord,
and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of
God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities,
against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against
spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may
be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and
having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod
with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking
the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery
darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and
the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always
with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto
with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
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