Returning Bitter Ruth 1 19 22 Introduction Naomi

Returning Bitter Ruth 1: 19 -22

Introduction: • Naomi: my delight • Mara: bitterness • Bitterness: anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment • Deu 29: 18 Lest there should be among you man, or woman, or family, or tribe, whose heart turneth away this day from the LORD our God, to go and serve the gods of these nations; lest there should be among you a root that beareth gall and wormwood;

Introduction: • Bitterness is a deadly malignancy of the soul. Its poisonous venom destroys both the physical body and the spiritual health of an individual. I once heard it said, “Bitterness is like the acid you have inside that you want to spew on others; but it may well eat you alive before you get the chance. ”

1. A False Presentation of God. • • • Lack of joy. Lack of mercy. Lack of grace.

2. A False Perception of God. • A harsh God. • A uncaring God. • A unfair God.

3. A False Position with God. • • • An empty life. An empty relationship. An empty service.

4. A False Plan of God. • • • An unchanging life. A hopeless life. A lonely life.

Conclusion: • Grace is the answer. • Grace is the protection. • Grace is the healer. • Grace is the restorer. • Grace is the plan.

Grace to Rescue Relationships • • • Grace to forgive. Grace to understand. Grace to disagree. Grace to be free. Grace to unite. Grace to become humble.