"Whom the Son Sets Free is Free Indeed"
Bitterness– a state of rage and wrath, sometimes brought on by unfair treatment or unfavorable circumstances.
The causes of bitterness
Adverse personal circumstances Job 10:1 Also see: Ge 27:34; Ru 1:20 “Mara” means “bitter”; 1Sa 30:6; 2Sa 13:36; 2Ki 4:27; Ps 55:4-14; Pr 17:25; Jer 6:26
There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God. 1 Samuel 2:2
The value of putting one’s trust in God is emphasized throughout Scripture. This trust, which is nourished by a knowledge of God’s revealed truth, manifests itself in a life lived in accordance with his will. In the Bible, there are examples of right trust being placed in others.
Grounds for trust in God
Trust in God’s power and strength Ex 14:31; 2Ti 1:12 Also see: 2Sa 22:1-3 pp Ps 18:2-3; Ps 9:9-10; 115:9-11; 144:1-2
Apprehension and unease about the future. According to the Bible, such anxiety ultimately stems from a lack of faith in God and his plans.
God bestows discernment through his Holy Spirit. It is received through the teaching of God’s word and the wisdom of a fresh perspective. Faithful people strive to increase their comprehension of and familiarity with God’s truth.
Discernment as sound judgment
Judging the right course
Pr 15:21; Php 1:9–10
The fallen human mind is at odds with God’s thinking because of its internal orientation. But it has the capacity to know God and be transformed and restored by him.
The human mind is the seat of reason and decision-making
Job 12:1-3 See also 1Ch 17:2; 2Ch 7:11; Ne 5:7; Ps 19:14; 49:3; Pr 15:28; 19:21; Ecc 2:3; 8:16; Da 4:16; 5:12; 7:1; Ro 10:10; 14:5; 1Co 14:14-15; 1Pe 1:13; Rev 17:9
Faith and dedication to God and Jesus Christ. Even though the objects of faith are invisible, these attitudes are unshakeable. obedient action, loving others, and carrying out good deeds are signs of true faith.
The object of faith
God as the object of faith Heb 11:6 Also see: Ps 25:1-2; 26:1; Pr 29:25; 1Pe 1:21