Unforgiveness is one of the most underestimated spiritual barriers in the Christian life. Many believers sincerely desire freedom, peace, and transformation, yet they continue to carry resentment, judgment, or bitterness toward those who have wounded them. Be Transformed: New Life Awaits teaches that unforgiveness is not simply an emotional struggle—it is a spiritual alliance that opens the door to torment and weakens the believer’s authority.
When we refuse to forgive, we unknowingly align ourselves with the very characteristics that oppose God’s nature. Scripture makes it clear that unforgiveness gives the enemy access to influence our thoughts, emotions, and reactions. This access creates emotional pain, instability, and recurring patterns of self‑defeating behavior. Many believers try to resist temptation while still holding onto unforgiveness, but the divided heart cannot stand. The result is frustration, exhaustion, and spiritual stagnation.
Emotional torment often drives people toward unhealthy coping strategies. Some turn to substances, others to entertainment or distraction, and many—without realizing it—turn to food as a source of comfort. These behaviors are not the root problem; they are symptoms of a deeper spiritual condition. Until the heart releases unforgiveness, the torment continues, and the need for relief remains. True freedom comes not from managing behavior but from healing the heart.
Forgiveness is not about excusing the offense or minimizing the pain. It is an act of obedience that honors God and breaks the enemy’s access. When we forgive because it pleases God—not because the offender deserves it—we weaken the flesh and strengthen the spirit. The heart becomes aligned with God’s truth, and the believer experiences renewed peace, clarity, and spiritual authority. Transformation becomes possible because the heart is no longer divided.
If you want to understand how emotional torment fuels unhealthy coping and how God brings freedom at the heart level, listen to the podcast Getting Right with Food.
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