In the Bible, there is much written about “Cursing.” The word “Curse” sometimes means misfortune to another person. (NLT) Luke 6:27-28 But if you are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. 28 Pray for the happiness of those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you. (NLT) Rom. 12:14-15 If people persecute you because you are Christian, don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them. 15 When others are happy, be happy with them. If they are sad, share their sorrow. (NLT) James 3:9-10 sometimes it praises our Lord and Father and sometimes it curses those who have been made in the image of God. 10 And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. Surely, my brothers and sisters, this is not right!
When someone has bitterness against you, pray for them, so God will speak to their mind and heart. Spiritually, we are all brothers and sisters in Christ. The Lord said if you love me, then how can you have a curse within your heart against your brothers and sisters? Don’t you all agree with me? If you agree with me, say Amen!!! So brothers and sisters in Christ, the bottom line is do not curse anyone in this world.
I have witnessed, when someone has bitterness within his or her heart, his or her blood pressure may rise so high that it may develop into a heart attack or even stroke. When you think about it, something may have to give. For example, inside our hot water heater is a pressure and temperature relief valve, if the water temperature exceeds the normal temperature, it will release the pressure and the hot water. We as humans don’t have a relief valve like a water heater does; therefore, we must pray on forgiveness, so love may enter into our hearts. Are you with me so far? I feel this is the same scenario. In Hawaii, we say “Aloha” to everyone, meaning love to everyone. So brothers and sisters in Christ, does it make sense to you? If it does, say Amen!!!
I pray that this question is very informative to you.
From Pastor Jimmy Nishimoto and Chris Eliason
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