Bible Quotes About Holding Grudges Novels & Stories

That went out the window at midnight just to have funny "Leona, what happened has happened and holding grudges won't benefit you but it will only make you a bitter person. I'm sure you're well aware that bitterness keeps your farther away from God's presence and progressive manifestations in your life." My mother preached as I had expected, I simply nodded not trying to argue with her. "I know he wronged you but it's time to move on my child." My mom added when I didn't respond.

I never go looking for trouble or tossing gauntlets hoping someone stumbles into it like Eva, I mind my business but no one hurts my person. If Benedicto is hurting that poor girl again his days are numbered. To hurt my friend is to hurt me and I hold a grudge, I water it, feed it and wait until a time I can get even and I always get even, I am never the bigger person, I do not forgive and forget as I despise feeling cheated. I bite the side of my cheek, nodding as I think, “We need to investigate, and then come up with a plan of action.” **

"Yeah. I'm surprised that you were the type to hold a grudge. To be exact, I'm surprised of anyone who holds a grudge. And I guess, in awe as well." His silence urged me to go on. "I'm in awe because I think those people to be strong to stand up for themselves, they know what they deserve. I always feel terrible when I hold a grudge. Yes, granted, those people who have hurt me don't exactly end up on my favorite people list, but I always felt grudges as this unnecessary burden a person chooses to carry around." "Would it be bad if I told you I think that's just your way of making yourself feel better?"

I didn't know if he wanted to sound humorous but I wasn't buying that anymore. "The Bible says do not argue, twist or change the words of the scripture, exceptions cannot be made father, as the homosexuals from hell go back to their dwelling place isn't hating on your neighbor a sin, isn't wishing ill, thinking ill, saying bad things upon your neighbor a sin" My voice echoed through the chapel with conviction.

"He deserves to feel like an absolute fool, for all the years of torture he put me through. He will know what it's like to be made a fool of." Grandma placed her hand on Caroline's arm, her touch soothing the younger woman's anger. "Oh, my dear child, you have been through so much. But remember, holding onto anger is like carrying a hot coal. It burns you, not the other person. But...if a little bit of revenge will help you move on, then I guess it is what it is." Jane nodded in agreement. "He deserves everything coming to him, Caroline, he is a horrible man, and I am so sorry that you had to go through all that.”

Her eyes welled up with tears, and she replied, “I hate Thorne, his mistress, and Sloane with passion and I will never forgive them for toying with my daughter’s life.” Michaela hugged her mother’s arm and said, “Mommy, you have to forgive them for yourself. Holding grudges will eat you up, Mommy. Also, it is not good for your health to hold grudges.” A faint smile appeared on her mother’s face, then she hugged her daughter tightly. They were looking forward to the Saxon family visit.

Okay, so maybe he was a little annoyed. “Memories are long,” Jonah shot back. “And some grievances should never be forgotten.” His emphasis on the latter, and the disgust with which he’d spat it, implied he thought the gash that had separated the two branches of Blues ran much deeper than Calder apparently understood. “What about forgiven?” Calder asked, figuring this might be his only shot at the man, so might as well go for broke. “What good does holding on to animosity do? That kind of hate only eats at the one who harbors it, while doing nothing to the one it’s aimed at. Seems like a waste to me. And a shame.”

Was half a life enough?! Alora Smith’s mouth was agape, speechless. Some pain, like they say, is in the past and should stay in the past. If it has already happened, there is no point holding onto it. Just like the warm lights shining out of every individual household, amongst the tens of thousands of families, every single light represents a myriad of stories. Oftentimes, the one who is wronged ends up having to “seek forgiveness”. You see, I have already apologized. So why are you still holding onto the grudge? You are truly vengeful, truly petty; you are not at all generous.

"Well,there's Ephesians chapter four verse thirty one and two. Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice. And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you" "Is that it? That's the only scripture that I have to read?" Jennifer asked "Well,no not really because there's also Proverbs chapter sixteen verse thirty two,Proverbs chapter fourteen verse twenty nine,James chapter four verse eleven and twelve,Proverbs chapter nineteen verse eleven and many more" "And what if I forget all of the scriptures that you just said?" Jennifer asked "You won't if you meditate

“A snake like him never realizes anything. He apologized because he knew you would take the bait.” Emilia could tell he was upset. She lowered her gaze and pushed her food around with her spoon. “Forgiveness is a gift to yourself, not the other person. When someone hurts you, it's often a reflection of their own pain, fears, or limitations, and sometimes when they are out of their minds. Holding onto grudges is like drinking poison, expecting the other person to feel the effects. It weighs you down, consumes your thoughts and blocks your healing.” Her words hit deeper than she realized.