A Man’s Fight – Against Revenge
Scripture:
Romans 12:19-21
We all like
to get back at the people that annoy us or hurt us. But that intense
desire to slap someone back is revenge.
And revenge is not our responsibility.
Yes, we are to defend, but there is a point where defense ends and revenge
picks up the bat or the gun and goes the next dangerous step because of our
hate.
Do
you struggle with Revenge?
As Christians, we must forgive (Matt. 6:14-15). This does not mean that we agree
with everybody’s choices or lifestyle. But it does mean that we understand that
our ultimate battle our ultimate battle is not against the people of this
world, but the spiritual evils that attack it and rule it. The battle will not
end until Christ sets up His eternal kingdom.
Do
you agree?
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In short, we don’t have to worry about getting
even, because our God is a just God
and if He wills it, He will punish the other person on this earth, but
shouldn’t we ask Him to have mercy on that person, that they will repent, like
Christ did to His persecutors, instead of cursing or asking hell upon them? We
should not take joy and happiness in seeing those we dislike suffer; but we
should rejoice when God Providentially wages war on our behalf against the evil
that we face. For example stealing is wrong, period. God has that rule to protect
us and to enable us to live a life that is much more fulfilling than always
looking over our shoulder in fear. Let’s let Him take the vengeance.
Your
notes on the subject:
