Revenge is always the weak pleasure of a little and narrow mind.
(Decimus Junius Juvenalis) Juvenal (c.55-c.130, Roman satirical poet)
Romans 12:16-17
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Try to do what is honorable in everyone’s eyes. If possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. (HCSB)
It has been said by many with the experience that comes from embarking on journeys of revenge that when you leave on such a journey, dig two graves, one of them being for yourself. To repay evil for evil just seems too simple a resolution to relational problems doesn’t it? Revenge is not always the best answer, and it is not to be confused with justice.
Revenge leads to a barren place, empty of blessing and its food is anger. The end of it is murder, and it leaves one in great despair, for justice is never sure in a mind twisted by hate. Vengeance can no more satisfy our heart than salt water can quench our thirst, it is the entrance to an endless path of misery. God directs us in Leviticus 19:18 “Do not take revenge or bear a grudge against members of your community, but love your neighbor as yourself; I am the Lord.”
God gives us clear instructions in this area, He tells us to keep our hands away from this sin. The words are plain; “vengeance is mine I (God) will repay.” His other instruction to us is this, “I say love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you.” Clearly God has instructed us to stay away from this dangerous predator whose desire is to steal our peace…God’s Blessing’s.
Pastor William
(Decimus Junius Juvenalis) Juvenal (c.55-c.130, Roman satirical poet)
Romans 12:16-17
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Try to do what is honorable in everyone’s eyes. If possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. (HCSB)
It has been said by many with the experience that comes from embarking on journeys of revenge that when you leave on such a journey, dig two graves, one of them being for yourself. To repay evil for evil just seems too simple a resolution to relational problems doesn’t it? Revenge is not always the best answer, and it is not to be confused with justice.
Revenge leads to a barren place, empty of blessing and its food is anger. The end of it is murder, and it leaves one in great despair, for justice is never sure in a mind twisted by hate. Vengeance can no more satisfy our heart than salt water can quench our thirst, it is the entrance to an endless path of misery. God directs us in Leviticus 19:18 “Do not take revenge or bear a grudge against members of your community, but love your neighbor as yourself; I am the Lord.”
God gives us clear instructions in this area, He tells us to keep our hands away from this sin. The words are plain; “vengeance is mine I (God) will repay.” His other instruction to us is this, “I say love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you.” Clearly God has instructed us to stay away from this dangerous predator whose desire is to steal our peace…God’s Blessing’s.
Pastor William
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