How to Battle Bitterness — John Piper

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How to Battle Bitterness

How to Battle Bitterness

Preacher: John Piper
Tradition: Baptist — Reformed
Published: Mar 30, 2018
Length: 5:13

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When you harbor feelings of vengeance you show that you don’t have faith in what God has promised. Vengeance belongs to the Lord. He will repay. https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/the-word-of-god-is-at-work-in-you/ https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/the-word-of-god-is-at-work-in-you/excerpts/how-to-battle-bitterness

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Anger

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