Author's Note: All previous volumes of this series are here. The first 56 volumes are compiled into the book  "Bible Study For Those Who Don't Read The Bible." "Part Two," featuring volumes 57-113, was published in December 2022.

Thanks for joining today’s study. Since the Lord is my “Assignment Editor,” I give Him all the credit for this topic. Our God is an awesome God because He knows that your humble writer must be reminded to apply His Word to a situation where I am holding a grudge. Can anyone relate?

Yes, I am a flawed human. Raise your hand if you are, too. However, if someone is doing you wrong and the person or group you believe is at fault allows the matter to fester by refusing to resolve the problem, are you sinning by holding a grudge? Quoting God, the Book of Leviticus records:

“Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.” (Leviticus 19:18).

I am always awestruck when the Lord reminds us of who He is. God’s commands are righteous yet difficult for flawed humans to obey. Next is a Psalm verse from King David:

“Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. For those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land” (Psalm 37:8-9).

King David experienced injustice and offered insight into God’s long-term plan for dealing with those who have wronged us. Ultimately, “those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land.” The “land” symbolizes a positive resolution to any matter if we can overcome our grudges by continuing to hope and trust in Him.

David’s son King Solomon wrote these two relevant........

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