With compassion, we see benevolently our own human condition and the condition of our fellow beings. We drop prejudice. We withhold judgment.
Christina Baldwin
Romans 12:18-21
If possible, on your part, live at peace with everyone. Friends, do not avenge yourselves; instead, leave room for His wrath. For it is written: Vengeance belongs to Me; I will repay, says the Lord. 20 But, If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him something to drink. For in so doing you will be heaping fiery coals on his head. Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good. (HCSB)
Vengeance must be a real problem for the Roman Christians, for Paul once again repeats his warning on the dangers of vengeance, and goes another step to explain the dangers of playing in this game. We discussed earlier the plain, undeniable command from God that we are to stay on the sideline when the game of vengeance is played, and cheer God on, and trust Him with the results.
When you and I leave the business of vengeance to God, He is able to do so much more, for His plan leaves room for repentance and healing in the lives of others. God has great patience, and we really appreciate that in His dealings with us, but when it comes to our patience with others, we come up short. It also keeps our hearts pure and on track, God does not want our hearts filled with hate, for He lives “IN” us.
We must leave room for God to work in “all” of our relationships. One of the signs of Christian maturity is when all the mirrors within us turn to windows. Through the windows we can see others, and not ourselves, and our lives begin to take on new meaning and purpose. We not only learn to give others grace, but we also learn to give ourselves some room as well…God’s Blessings.
Pastor William
Christina Baldwin
Romans 12:18-21
If possible, on your part, live at peace with everyone. Friends, do not avenge yourselves; instead, leave room for His wrath. For it is written: Vengeance belongs to Me; I will repay, says the Lord. 20 But, If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him something to drink. For in so doing you will be heaping fiery coals on his head. Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good. (HCSB)
Vengeance must be a real problem for the Roman Christians, for Paul once again repeats his warning on the dangers of vengeance, and goes another step to explain the dangers of playing in this game. We discussed earlier the plain, undeniable command from God that we are to stay on the sideline when the game of vengeance is played, and cheer God on, and trust Him with the results.
When you and I leave the business of vengeance to God, He is able to do so much more, for His plan leaves room for repentance and healing in the lives of others. God has great patience, and we really appreciate that in His dealings with us, but when it comes to our patience with others, we come up short. It also keeps our hearts pure and on track, God does not want our hearts filled with hate, for He lives “IN” us.
We must leave room for God to work in “all” of our relationships. One of the signs of Christian maturity is when all the mirrors within us turn to windows. Through the windows we can see others, and not ourselves, and our lives begin to take on new meaning and purpose. We not only learn to give others grace, but we also learn to give ourselves some room as well…God’s Blessings.
Pastor William
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