MOW – True Spirituality
Word for Today: The Dangers of Unforgiveness
True spirituality is not measured only by prayer, fasting, or public ministry, but by the condition of the heart. One of the greatest threats to genuine spiritual growth is unforgiveness. Unforgiveness is a silent poison—it wounds the soul, blocks divine fellowship, and gives the enemy access to areas God desires to heal. Many believers pray fervently yet remain spiritually stagnant because they hold onto offenses, hurts, and bitterness.
Jesus made it unmistakably clear that forgiveness is not optional in the Kingdom of God. Unforgiveness erects a wall between us and God, cripples our prayer life, and invites spiritual bondage.
1. Unforgiveness Blocks God’s Forgiveness
Matthew 6:14–15 (KJV)
“For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”
This scripture reveals a sobering truth: our willingness to forgive others directly affects our own standing in forgiveness before God.
2. Unforgiveness Defiles the Heart
Hebrews 12:15 (KJV)
“Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled.”
Unforgiveness grows into bitterness, and bitterness contaminates not only the offended person but also those around them.
3. Unforgiveness Leads to Spiritual Bondage
Matthew 18:34–35 (KJV)
“And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.
So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.”
Unforgiveness opens the door to torment—emotional, mental, and even physical affliction.
4. Unforgiveness Grieves the Holy Spirit
Ephesians 4:31–32 (KJV)
“Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”
A heart that refuses to forgive resists the work of the Holy Spirit.
5. Unforgiveness Hinders Prayer
Mark 11:25–26 (KJV)
“And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.”
Prayer loses power when forgiveness is withheld.
6. Unforgiveness Contradicts Our New Life in Christ
Colossians 3:13 (KJV)
“Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.”
Forgiveness is a mark of Christlikeness.
7. Unforgiveness Dwells in Darkness
1 John 2:9–11 (KJV)
“He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.
He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him.
But he that hateth his brother is in darkness, and walketh in darkness, and knoweth not whither he goeth, because that darkness hath blinded his eyes.”
Unforgiveness blinds spiritual vision and keeps believers walking in darkness.
Conclusion
Unforgiveness is too costly to carry. It robs believers of peace, power, joy, and spiritual clarity. True spirituality flows from a heart that reflects God’s mercy. Forgiveness is not excusing wrong—it is releasing yourself into freedom. When we forgive, we align with heaven and silence the enemy.
Prayer
Father, in the name of Jesus, I ask that You search my heart. Where I have held unforgiveness, bitterness, or resentment, I repent today. By Your grace, I choose to forgive as You have forgiven me. Heal my heart, restore my joy, and remove every root of bitterness. I receive freedom, peace, and renewed fellowship with You. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.
Bro Ben Bassey
www.theministryoftheword.org
06 February 2026