Bible Quotes About Holding Grudges Novels & Stories

His message was about forgiveness—a topic that struck a deep chord with Adrian. The priest spoke about the necessity of forgiving others "from your heart," referencing Matthew 18:35, the conclusion of the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant. His words resonated with Adrian. Forgiveness was not just an outward act, the priest said. It had to be sincere, a true release of anger and bitterness. The priest emphasized that holding on to grudges and hurt only weighed a person down, adding unnecessary pressure and burden. By not forgiving, one only brought pain and hatred into their own heart.

Emma asked gently and Kevin looked at her in silence; the reason for their disagreement was much bigger than this. What his mother had asked him to do was something he would never do in a million years. He can't! Kevin stayed quiet. "We all make mistakes," Emma began, her gaze fixed on the sea waves lashing against the rocks, "Holding grudges will only bring one anguish but forgiveness can alleviate the pain. It will bring a sense of calm." "Will you—" Emma heard him say and drew her gaze from the angry ocean to his smoldering gray eyes that were already looking at her, piercing deep into her soul.

"Had you walked in my shoes you would have known what it feels like." "If you do not let go of the grudges you hold against them, you will never find your kids in this journey and you all will be wasted," she answered. What did I just hear?!

He exhorted, he went on, giving instances from the Bible and stores of personal experiences, "So, I implore you as a child of God, to let go of that chip on your shoulder and forgive whoever has wronged you." Pastor Ola ended his exhortation but his words rang in my heart even after the church service. Those words had definitely struck a chord, they had me reflecting on the awry turn of events in my life. I had suddenly become so bitter, spiteful, angry and even unproductive. I hated how heavy my heart was beginning to feel and I knew God did not want that for me. Amid my fiery outbursts, in a bid to express how hurt I felt, I had begun to push everyone away, people who meant so much to me w

The elderly woman went to her and drew her in an embrace. "Fear makes us do a lot of awful things sometimes. It is in the bible, a particular book of john, I'm no bible scholar," she said with a weak smile, “but my darling, it is written, ‘that there is no love where fear exists.' Sometimes when we fear, we forget to love." Tears that the elderly woman hadn't cried in seventeen years ran down her cheeks, as she held close the granddaughter she'd loved for a much longer time than that. "I have learned to forgive them, my sweetheart, and you must learn too as well."

"Who am I not to forgive others when the one who suffered the most atrocities forgave each of her perpetrators? My granddaughter, our universal Queen, has taught me a valuable lesson in this life. As long as there is an opportunity to change, do not withhold it. Everyone deserves a chance at redemption and I believe her. Look at how much she is glowing. It is because she chose to let go of the burden of bitterness, hurt, and anger. She chose to forgive and therefore, braced a peace so tranquil." I look around me and notice that indeed, had I hardened my heart, a lot of people would not have existed. What is the use of holding grudges if there is a chance to reunite? Is life not easier when y

He hated Vera. “Do you hate your dad?” He asked and Eric shook his head. “No, Mumma said he is a nice man, just he loved someone else more than us and we should not hate him for this. Mumma says we shouldn’t hold grudges against anyone. If we’ll not liberate ourselves from pain, we can’t move ahead in life.” Eric answered and the way he was talking reminded Christian of someone, but on the other hand, he was truly impressed with Eric.

"And that's what I'm telling you, Alice. It took me 15 years to finally forgive him for what he did to our family. I mean, he wronged mom but he was never a bad father to me and Eric. Obviously, he screwed that bitch more than once but now that he's all alone living in the countryside in my late grandma's trailer, not able to walk anymore after the car crash and just counting to the days when he will meet the almighty Father, I just didn't want to hold any grudges anymore. It's not worth it for me and my mental being. Things like this can really affect you, babe. 100%." Alice snorted." I don't know, Alice. Your speech right now doesn't really sound like you have forgiven him." G shook both o

She asked, getting Christian’s attention as he was busy looking at Adam. At Hazel’s question, he frowned innocently. He did not know what she was talking about. Hazel got that confusion and she said, “An eye for an, a tooth for a tooth, hm?” His eyes widened and he palmed his face, cursing under his breath. Hazel sighed and held Adam’s hand. She made him stand in front of her while saying, “This is old, Addy. Now the commandment says we should forgive our enemies. Do not curse at them, rather, bless them and pray for them. Forgive them just the way our heavenly Father forgives us and shows us the day; gives us our day’s bread. Understand?”

He sure was going to love sending them to hell. “I admire your loyalty “ “Yes…she was mean to me in the beginning but I have learned that it wasn’t her wish. She is a good woman who was only going through a hard phase in her life. Sometimes, it isn’t worth it to hold too much grudges, it is never good for the soul”