Forgiveness and guilt
Family grudge
Holding anger toward a relative for years, which passes from generation to generation.
What the Bible can tell you
Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander be put away from you, with all malice.
Ephesians 4:31
"'You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely rebuke your neighbor, and not bear sin because of him.
Leviticus 19:17
"If therefore you are offering your gift at the altar, and there remember that your brother has anything against you,
Matthew 5:23
A human reading
A family grudge wears everyone down and is inherited without meaning to be. Breaking the cycle starts when someone decides to let it go first. Everyone does not have to agree before healing can begin.
This page offers reflection and companionship; it does not replace a professional. If what you feel weighs heavily or lasts for weeks, talk with someone you trust or with a health professional.