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Bitterness, selfishness, and unforgiveness are sins that destroy all relationships beginning with our Heavenly Father and filters down to our earthly family and friends. Cain was bitter because God accepted Abel's gift rather than his own. Selfishness controlled his attitude and unforgiveness grew into hatred and murder of his own brother. Abel maintained a humble attitude toward God and his brother. Look at all relationships in the Bible and now. See if any of these three sins exist and the results of them.

Sin is anything that separates us from God whether it is by omission or commission. Continual willful disobedience is deliberate defiance to our Father and Creator, resulting in separation from Him. We deceive ourselves by thinking we can get by this time or He loves me so He will just naturally forgive me. Sin leads me into darkness,separation and lack of fellowship with my Lord and Savour. When I "walk in the light" I have fellowship with My Lord, our relationship grows into intimacy only because the blood of Jesus purifies me from my sin. It is only when I confess my sins, and choose to walk with Him in His light, that I can no longer experience separation, but enjoy close relationship with my Lord.

Sin is sin--separation from God. The only way to get back into fellowship with our Lord and Savior is to confess our sin, turn from our wicked ways and seek His face. Then HE will hear our prayers, forgive our sins and heal our land. It's HIS promise which He always keep! When we confess our sins, he will forgive us and we can continue our walk in the light.

Trust is usually the issue. Do I trust fellow Christians enough to be open with them? Do I trust that what I way will not become gossip or rumor? Am I willing to build my relationship with other Christians to the level of trust so we can feel comfortable enough to share inimately my deeds, my thoughts and my follies? It's more comfortable to keep relationships on the surface level, yet to truly grow they are not enough. I must be willing to expose my feelings to grow and form relationships of the depth I desire. Then true fellowship and authentic relationship can happen.