Unforgiveness Is A Toxin, A Dangerous Spiritual Condition.

Unforgiveness is a toxin.  Forgiveness is the only antidote.  We need to see unforgiveness for what it is - a dangerous spiritual condition.   It poisons the heart and mind with bitterness, distorting one's whole perspective on life.  Anger, resentment, and sorrow begin to overshadow and overwhelm the unforgiving person, a kind of soul-pollution that enflames evil appetites and evil emotions. In a world today where unforgiveness consume our lives with family members, siblings, parents, husband & wives,  children, co-workers, church members, friends and the list goes on; we often imagine that by withholding forgiveness, we hurt the other person.  Jesus Christ, an entirely innocent and righteous victim,  in the midst of all that was afflicted upon Him; left a model of forgiveness and submission to the Father's will, rather than one of retaliation and revenge.  1 Peter 2:22:24 "He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth."  We live under a mandate of forgiveness.  It brings peace, it washes the slate clean.  It sets love in motion. Jesus knows all of our flaws and mistakes and yet He forgave us and He sees the best in us.  God is a God of restoration; when we start the forgiving process and place the broken pieces in His hands, He will start the restoring process and release us from the prison wall of an unforgiving spirit. He cares about every area of our lives.