When we refuse to forgive others, the effects of unforgiveness with torment us. Unforgiveness is rooted in Pride and self-righteousness, because it cause us to judge others for what they did and leads us to forget what we have done. Jesus tells us if we do not forgive others, he cannot forgive us, because to do so, he would have to deny himself. Forgiveness is God's command to us and not his suggestion. When we refuse to forgive, a root of bitterness will eventually grow up in us, and now instead of being mad at the one person, we become like a tree defiling everyone around us. A bitter heart is born out of our unwillingness to forgive others. Forgiveness has nothing to do with what we want or feel, but it's an act of our obedience to the our heavenly Father. Author Pearlie Martin ask the question," If you can not forgive them for what they said or did to you, can you forgive them for being imperfect just like you. Remember it was their sin against you not your sin. But when we refuse to forgive others, it becomes our sin against them and God because we refuse to do what he says. Let it go so it don't grow into a tree of bitterness causing you to become an angry bitter person.

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