The Bible refers to it as the root of bitterness. It calls it poison; it spreads, festers and defiles. It is dangerous; it kills the one who lets it in. Don't let it have room in your life. So many have fallen victim to its deadly grip. Run from it, as your existence depends on your fleeing the vice.

Because we live in a world of sin, we face situations that evoke negative emotions. We must do all we can to refrain from yielding to its pull. Constantly reminding ourselves that if Jesus, our elder brother, went through life without bitterness, so can we.

Whilst the reason for bitter emotions may be genuine, nothing is worth the toll it takes on our well-being.

Bitterness brings out the fallen nature in us. It makes a beautiful person ugly. It defaces the owner.