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Adventistische Schriften über: "Quotes from Ellen G. White on the harmful consequences of holding on to resentment, hatred, and negative feelings over a long period of time"
Answer
Ellen G. White strongly warns against harboring resentment, hatred, and negative feelings over a long period of time. This is described as the “spirit of Satan,” which embitters the soul, disfigures the character, hinders spiritual growth, and leaves lasting scars. Those who keep hatred in their hearts shut out the love of God and open the door wide to malice, envy, and evil suspicions. Such feelings act like poison in the fellowship and ultimately lead to spiritual death.
The spirit of hatred disfigures the character
»Many ... cherish their anger and are filled with vengeful, hateful feelings. ... The spirit of hatred and revenge originated with Satan, and it led him to put to death the Son of God. Whoever cherishes malice or unkindness is cherishing the same spirit, and its fruit will be unto death. In the revengeful thought the evil deed lies enfolded, as the plant in the seed.«
Resentment leaves a lasting scar on the soul
»You have cherished your resentment against your husband and others who have wronged you ... Your spirit has been embittered against those who have wronged you, and your feelings have found vent in reproach and censure. This would bring relief to your burdened heart for a moment, but it has left a lasting scar upon your soul. The tongue is a little member, but you have cultivated its misuse until it has become a consuming fire. All these things have hindered your spiritual growth.«
Harbored resentment is the spirit of Satan and leads to great moral evil
»Resentment cherished because you think you have been mistreated is the spirit of Satan and leads to great moral evil. When you are controlled by a hasty spirit, you deprive your mind, for the time being, of the power to regulate your words and conduct, while making yourself responsible for all the evil consequences. What is done in haste and anger is not excusable. ... By a single word spoken in haste and passion, you may leave a sting in the hearts of friends that may never be forgotten.«
Where hatred is cherished, there is no trace of God's love
»Once an angry spirit is given room, one is just as intoxicated as the man who has put the glass to his lips. Christ regards anger as murder. ... While hatred is cherished in the soul, there is not one iota of the love of God there. ... The door is then thrown open to malice, envy, and evil suspicions, and the poor victim is swept helplessly away.«
The root of bitterness poisons the whole church
»The root of bitterness, envy, distrust, jealousy, and even hatred that exists in the hearts of some church members is the work of Satan. Such elements have a poisonous influence on the church. “A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump.”«
Those who dwell on the faults of others bring darkness into their own souls
»You bring darkness into your own soul by dwelling on the faults and imperfections of others. You will never have to give account for their sins, but you have a work to do for your own soul and for your own family that no one else can do for you.«
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