My brothers and sisters , never take revenge. Leave that to the
righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, "I will take
revenge; I will pay them back," says the LORD.
When people do us wrong, not taking revenge is difficult. It
seems natural to fight back when someone attacks us.
But the Word of God tells us to let God judge them.
This is not saying you should never defend yourself, or what
belongs to you. But do not seek revenge after you have been
wronged. Instead, let God handle it.
People who try to take revenge, usually end up committing more
injustice. Often a deadly cycle develops. Instead of taking
revenge, God's Word tells us to bless our enemies.
In Proverbs 25:21 If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he is
thirsty, give him water to drink;
Matthew 5:44 "But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse
you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who
spitefully use you and persecute you,
God is aware of every injustice. And God promises to right
every wrong, eventually. God is a righteous judge, but all
judgment is not instant, or even in this life.
For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering,
just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you
must follow in his steps.
He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten
revenge when he suffered. He left his case in the hands of God,
who always judges fairly.
He was on the cross and yet asked God to have mercy on those
that had placed him there.
Stephen when he was being stone today, he also prayed for the Lord to have
mercy on those that hurt him.
Willie Smith in a rap song "Just the two of us"
"Throughout life people will make you mad
Disrespect you and treat you bad
Let God deal with the things they do
Cause hate in your heart will consume you too"
Let the love of Christ shine even in the middle of your storm.
2 comments:
Thank you!
So true i am a form believer that God will see you through as long as you keep him in your heart
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