Feeling Bitter

"But if you have bitter envying and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie about the truth...for where envying and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there." James 3:14,16

If I am bitter or envious in a given situation, it usually runs parallel with feelings of justice. I feel I have a right to be bitter at someone who wronged me, or I feel I deserve more in some instances. However, this verse clearly points out the deception behind these feelings and goes on to describe this as "sensual" and "earthly". This verse tells us not to "lie about the truth", in other words, don't deceive yourself and others by justifying these sensual feelings, labeling them under "okay". Rather than justice being created or situations becoming clear...it points towards chaos and things that aren't of Christ. Bring the situation to Christ and ask Him for wisdom: "But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, than peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits." vs.17.