CHILD-FRIENDLY THE HIDDEN POISONS THAT HARM THE HEART!

Ephesians 4:31-32 GNT

Get rid of all bitterness, passion, and anger. No more shouting or insults, no more hateful feelings of any sort. [32] Instead, be kind and tender-hearted to one another, and forgive one another, as God has forgiven you through Christ.

 

The Bible teaches us to forgive because God has forgiven us. When we refuse to forgive, it becomes like poison in our hearts. It doesn’t hurt the person who upset us—it hurts us. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said that forgiveness should be our everyday attitude. If God forgives our big mistakes, we should forgive others too.

Unforgiveness is one of the enemy’s favourite tricks. It makes us angry, sad, and stressed. Sometimes we keep remembering what someone did, replaying it in our minds again and again. But Jesus tells us to forgive, not because it is easy, but because it sets our hearts free. Matthew 6:12 reminds us that forgiven people must also forgive others.

Another poison is laziness. Proverbs 21:25 warns that laziness leads to trouble. God wants us to work hard, try our best, and not expect everything to come easily. When we don’t use the gifts and strength God gives us, our lives become messy—just like the field in Proverbs 24:30–34 that was full of weeds.

Greed is another poison. Jeremiah 6:13 says many people wanted more and more. Greed makes us think only about ourselves. It says, “I want everything. I won’t share.” But God wants us to be thankful, generous, and content with what we have.

These poisons—unforgiveness, laziness, and greed—hurt our hearts and our walk with God. But God gives us the cure: 

- Forgiveness brings peace. 

- Hard work brings growth. 

- Contentment brings joy. 

Ephesians 4:31–32 tells us to put away anger and be kind, loving, and forgiving—just like Jesus.

Do yourself a favour—choose forgiveness, choose kindness, choose God’s way.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

·       Is there someone I need to forgive today? 

·       How can I work hard and use my gifts this week? 

·       What can I thank God for instead of wanting more?

PRAYER: Father, help me forgive others, work with a joyful heart, and be content with what You give me. Make my heart clean and full of Your love. Amen.

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