Letting God of Revenge
Tim Melton
Matthew 5:38-42
Revenge is a temptation that we are all familiar with. It is a part of our lives that rises up when we are wronged. We can see evidence of it in many places in our world. There are websites online that give their full attention to telling story after story of revenge. A recent search found quotes like these from online ''revenge'' websites.
- Join the thousands who have used our services to get revenge!
- Your home for all of your revenge needs!
- We stand ready to help you get revenge and let these individuals know exactly what you think of them!
- ''When you get revenge, it is all about putting you back in control and ensuring that the other person gets to experience the hurt, pain and humiliation that you have suffered.''
Revenge often shows itself in the news. It is even the main topic in many of the popular movies that are shown in theaters today. But it's not just out there, it's in here. . . in our hearts.
It could be a violent revenge, or passive aggressive revenge. It could be withdrawing love or withdrawing your best efforts at work. It may be holding a grudge for years and refusing to forgive your spouse, your relatives, or your boss. It could be gossip, bragging, or something as simple as ''I told you so.'' Revenge has many faces, many causes, and many responses. Revenge seems to naturally draw us in. In our own way we are all wounded and bitter souls that long for things to be made right. We long for justice. We long for people to get what they deserve.
In contrast to the world's natural desire for revenge we read these words from scripture:
Matthew 5:38-42 ''You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.'? But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. If someone forces you to go one mile, go wi ...
Tim Melton
Matthew 5:38-42
Revenge is a temptation that we are all familiar with. It is a part of our lives that rises up when we are wronged. We can see evidence of it in many places in our world. There are websites online that give their full attention to telling story after story of revenge. A recent search found quotes like these from online ''revenge'' websites.
- Join the thousands who have used our services to get revenge!
- Your home for all of your revenge needs!
- We stand ready to help you get revenge and let these individuals know exactly what you think of them!
- ''When you get revenge, it is all about putting you back in control and ensuring that the other person gets to experience the hurt, pain and humiliation that you have suffered.''
Revenge often shows itself in the news. It is even the main topic in many of the popular movies that are shown in theaters today. But it's not just out there, it's in here. . . in our hearts.
It could be a violent revenge, or passive aggressive revenge. It could be withdrawing love or withdrawing your best efforts at work. It may be holding a grudge for years and refusing to forgive your spouse, your relatives, or your boss. It could be gossip, bragging, or something as simple as ''I told you so.'' Revenge has many faces, many causes, and many responses. Revenge seems to naturally draw us in. In our own way we are all wounded and bitter souls that long for things to be made right. We long for justice. We long for people to get what they deserve.
In contrast to the world's natural desire for revenge we read these words from scripture:
Matthew 5:38-42 ''You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.'? But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well. If someone forces you to go one mile, go wi ...
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