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Williams, Ward - Getting Rid of Resentment

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Getting Rid of Resentment
by Ward Williams
Text: Luke 6:28
Topic: How to get rid of resentment
Big Idea: We can get rid of our resentment by loving, serving, and praying for our enemies.
Keywords: Anger, human; Bitterness; Enemies; Grudges; Hate; Hatred; Love for Enemies; Resentment


Introduction
  • All of us possess resentment towards people we don't like.
  • The test of Christian discipleship is to be able to love the people we don't like.
"Love your enemies…"
  • The New Testament contains three words that represent different aspects of love: eros (physical, romantic love), philia (mutual friendship), and agape (recognition of others' needs).
  • The Bible always uses agape whenever love is commanded as a duty toward our neighbor or enemy.
  • Jesus doesn't command that we like our enemies; he commands that we desire their welfare and highest good.
"Do good to those who hate you…"
  • Illustration: During the Revolutionary War, General Washington granted a pardon to a man whose enemy reported his innocence.
  • Christians can be distinguished from the world by our willingness to return good for evil, just like God did.
    -Romans 12:20
"Pray for those who treat you spitefully."
  • Jesus emphasizes this command through repetition (v. 28).
  • You cannot pray for a person and continue to hate them.
Conclusion
  • Everyone who chooses to hold on to anger and hate places themselves in danger.
    -Matthew 5:22
    -Illustration: A doctor with a defective heart died in the middle of a heated argument with a colleague.
    -Illustration: A Christian in ancient Alexandria experienced the miracle of being able to endure the insults of his peers.
  • Big Idea: Use Jesus' formula to rid yourself of destructive resentment.
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