Unforgiveness

I was impressed with a Baptist Press article about the problem of unforgiveness in the church. The story is about Tom Eliff and his dad, which is very much worth reading. I would argue that unforgiveness is THE problem in most churches that keeps both pastors/staff and people from experiencing the unleashing of the Holy Spirit's power. The sad reality is that Christians who need to repent and reconcile are simply too proud to do so. We cannot, however, rebel against God's command to love our neighbor and receive His blessings.

See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no root of bitterness springs up, causing trouble and by it, defiling many. Hebrews 12:15 (HCSB)

I wonder how often God says, "I'd bless you if you'd just forgive?" And we don't listen and obey.