Bitterness is characterized by an unforgiving spirit and negative, critical attitudes. Bitterness motivates habitual complaining. Bitterness fragments other peoples lives. See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God and that no root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by it many be defiled. Bitterness is self induced misery, and it produces chain sinning A chronically bitter person is his own worst enemy and difficult to maintain a relationship with.
Doctors call high blood pressure the silent killer.
Bitterness is to our spiritual and emotional being what high blood pressure is to our physical bodies. He wants to check for the silent killer. Perhaps its the real silent killer, the cause of sleepless nights, ulcers, agitation irritability, angry words, lost friendships, ruined marital relationships, separated families and a host of other expensive consequences. If you are like me, you have plans and dreams for your life and for the lives of your children, friends, families and your community. If they are big, beautiful, Godly dreams, they can only be realized through the power of the Spirit filled life.