5 Secrets to Taming the spirit of unforgiveness

What is unforgiveness?

Unforgiveness is the unwillingness or inability to forgive or to make allowance for another’s mistakes/weakness. The dictionary associates unforgiveness with feelings and emotions often expressed as anger, bitterness, etc. But for a Christian, unforgiveness can become a spirit and an influence. It can lead to sleep deprivation, anxiety, depression and even death.

What is the source of the spirit of unforgiveness?

The expressions of unforgiveness, some of which are already listed above, are not expressions of the Spirit of God. Colossians groups them under the Manifestations of the ‘old man’ …the flesh.

“But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth. Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds,”
Colossians 3:8‭-‬9 NKJV

“Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.”
Galatians 5:19‭-‬21 NKJV

So unforgiveness is not something to play with as a Christian.

Walking in Victory by Walking in Forgiveness

Thus far, we see that any Christian living in unforgiveness cannot successfully exhibit the fruit of the spirit (Galatians 5:22). The expressions of unforgiveness are contrary to the Christian spirit. So, every Christian must deal decisively with the spirit of unforgiveness. Living and operating in unforgiveness is a deterrent to walking in victory.

In the attached You tube videos, I discuss 5 Secrets to Taming the spirit of Unforgiveness. But first I introduce a new Category on my blog “Victory Walk“. This category was added at the beginning of 2020 and here is a video introducing Victory Walk https://youtu.be/sDCOObLtOpA

And in the next video I begin the discussion on the 5 Secrets to Taming the spirit of Unforgiveness. https://youtu.be/bICd0z3DnLU

Please follow me in the coming days as I share the remaining points on this topic.

Love Always.

AboutGrace Obomanu

Grace obomanu is a Christian Blogger and Founder; 'Grace Obomanu Foundation'. Grace is an inspiring writer who intentionally projects the truth of God's word by sharing simple yet profound truths from the Bible. She writes with a revelational thrust, sharing wisdom, insights relatable to everyday living with particular emphasis on Victorious Christian Living. Her foundation, a non-profit trustee, continues to make impact, adding value to people's lives through outreaches, mentorship, bible teachings and counseling, partnerships. Grace has a diploma in Ministerial Training (with emphasis on Spiritual Leadership from Rhema Bible Training Center Nigeria. She trained as a medical doctor and has years of experience in Health Systems Management. She also holds a master's degree in Public Health from the University of Liverpool.