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Season 10 Episode 24: Bitterness | Missionary Dorothy Howard on How Bitterness Leads to Self‑Sabotage?

Season 10 | Episode 24
31m | Aug 26, 2026

This week's sermons segment episode delivers a direct message on bitterness, how it forms, and how it silently infects the heart. Missionary Dorothy Howard establishes the standard clearly: bitterness is a disease, an infection, and a poison that settles into one’s personality if left unchecked. It is a memory that refuses to let go — and it must be confronted with intention, effort, and Scripture.

Scripture foundation:

  • Hebrews 12:14–15 — Bitterness defiles, spreads, and corrupts the heart.
  • Supporting biblical principles on forgiveness, emotional discipline, and spiritual cleansing.

The message is straightforward:

Bitterness controls reactions, relationships, and identity. It destroys from the inside out. It makes people treat everyone like the person who hurt them. It poisons memory, distorts perception, and leads to self‑destruction. Missionary Howard confronts this directly: before you forgive others, you must learn to forgive yourself. You cannot offend people through unresolved pain and still expect kindness in return. Bitterness requires effort, discipline, and Scripture to uproot.

The episode reinforces core gospel fundamentals:

  • Care for the flock.
  • Lead the lost home.
  • Honor God with your life.
  • Stay in control of your emotions.
  • Put forth the effort to defeat bitterness.

The testimony is factual and grounded:

Missionary Howard shares her powerful story of stolen identity — being told she “didn’t even exist.” Her testimony reveals how trauma can infect the heart, settle into personality, and sabotage relationships. Nothing in your life is random. Nothing is wasted. Every chapter becomes evidence of God’s hand and healing.

The conclusion is clear:

Bitterness destroys. Bitterness betrays. Bitterness blinds.

Bitterness becomes self‑sabotage, leading to the closing question: What is self‑sabotage?

But with Scripture, forgiveness, and intentional effort, bitterness can be defeated.

You have to stay in control. You have to let go. You have to choose healing.

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