THE DANGER OF UNFORGIVENESS
FORGIVEN The Danger of Unforgiveness Unforgiveness will lead more believers to hell than we realize. Our own standing with God depends on our willingness to release others, for as Jesus said: "For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." ( Matthew 6:14–15 ) Scripture tells us that on the night of the Lord's coming, two will be in bed; one will be taken and the other left ( Luke 17:34 ). This separation may not occur because of outward sins like fornication, but because unforgiveness has become the lord of the one left behind. The Cost of Holding On Choosing unforgiveness robs us of our blessings, peace, and progress in life. It is a root of bitterness that defiles many ( Hebrews 12:15 ). This spiritual poison gives birth to: Hatred and Bitter...