Letting hurt and anger go unattended can cause serious, long-term damage to a marriage. Emotional wounds must be addressed in a biblically constructive manner or the offended party’s spirit will eventually close.
Definitions:
All three parts interrelate and make up the total person
A person’s spirit is considered to be “open” when they manifest the following characteristics:
A “closed” spirit is reflected in the following ways:
A closed spirit is one that has been crushed
“The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.” Proverbs 15:4
“A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.” Proverbs 15:13
“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit who can bear.” Proverbs 17:22
“A man’s spirit sustains him in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear.” Proverbs 18:14
How Do We Crush Someone’s Spirit?
Crush means to maim, damage or spoil by an outside force. When a person has been wounded by our words or actions, their spirit closes; a wall of protection is built up to protect from further pain.
Examples:
Five Keys to Open a Closed Spirit
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