Freedom from anger and bitterness | Louis Kotzé

About this episode

Pastor Louis explores the difference between appropriate anger and harmful anger, and how to deal with both in a God-honouring way.

Anger is one of the most powerful emotions we experience. Sometimes it can move us toward justice, courage, and necessary action. But when left unchecked, anger can wound relationships, cause us to speak carelessly, harden our hearts, and slowly become something far more destructive: bitterness. Join Pastor Louis in exploring the difference between appropriate anger and harmful anger, and what Scripture teaches us about dealing with both anger and bitterness in a God-honouring way. Together, we’ll wrestle with the realities of offence, unforgiveness, woundedness, and the subtle ways bitterness can take root over time. Jesus calls us toward restoration, reconciliation, and freedom – not freedom from emotion, but freedom from being ruled by it. Because the things we refuse to release can quietly begin to shape us. But healing becomes possible when we bring even our deepest hurts to God. 🔔 Subscribe & Share

People in this episode

Host: Pastor Louis

Guest: Louis Kotzé

Topics covered

• anger
• bitterness
• forgiveness
• healing
• restoration
• reconciliation

Keywords

• anger
• bitterness
• forgiveness
• healing
• Scripture
• emotions
• relationships

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hatfield Christian Church

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