Burning Bridges

Most of us have heard the advice to never burn our bridges, but the Bible makes clear that some bridges absolutely need to go. Romans 12:18 calls us to pursue peace with others as much as it depends on us, and God modeled that by reconciling us to Himself through Christ rather than walking away. At the same time, there are bridges in our own lives that must be destroyed: unforgiveness, self-condemnation, pride, and besetting sins. Each of these gives the enemy a foothold and keeps us walking back into bondage. Burning these bridges is not an act of destruction. It is an act of freedom. The goal is simple: don't burn the bridges God wants to use to bring someone to grace, but burn every bridge that leads you away from where He has already set you free.