Rafflesia is a parasitic plant found in Asia.
It has no stems, leaves or roots, but it inserts itself into vines and grows a five-petaled flower that smells like rotting flesh.
What a great illustration of bitterness. Bitterness is a parasite that needs a human host. And once it attaches to our soul everything in our lives begins to stink.
But bitterness is different than Rafflesia because it disappears when we obey God's commands.
The world says fight evil with evil and get even. God says, "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." Romans 12:17-21
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God will punish our enemies in His perfect time and with His perfect knowledge of every human heart.
Is isn't easy to overcome evil with good, but we have Christ's power to do it (Philippians 4:13). And we have this wonderful assurance: as we seek God with a thankful heart , He will give us a peace that passes understanding (Philippians 4:4-7)!
Is isn't easy to overcome evil with good, but we have Christ's power to do it (Philippians 4:13). And we have this wonderful assurance: as we seek God with a thankful heart , He will give us a peace that passes understanding (Philippians 4:4-7)!
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You can find a short Bible study based on this devotion at Bite Size Bible Study.
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