"To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.” When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly" (1 Peter 2:21-23).

When people do us wrong, not taking revenge is difficult, especially for us men, the nature of the flesh seems to be an eye for an eye, however this is not what Christ desires we do. It seems natural to fight back when someone attacks us. But the Bible tells us to let God judge them, "do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. 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.  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.  "If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; And if he is thirsty, give him water to drink."  Jesus reminded Peter in the garden, that those that pick up the sword shall die by that sword, for he did not Peter to take vengeance on his behalf for Jesus told Peter that God had given Jesus twelve legions of angels at Jesus disposal, which means had Jesus wanted mankind wiped he had 11 legions to many to get that job done, but he in fact love mankind and was willing to pay a great price that mankind could not pay. Let