Good day Templar family.
Romans 12:19 Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the LORD.
The eye for an eye quote should not be used to seek retaliation. Not only did Jesus teach us to turn the other way, but He also showed us with His life. The sinful self wants to lash out in anger. It wants others to feel the same pain. It wants to curse, yell, and fight.
We must stop living by the... moreGood day Templar family.
Romans 12:19 Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the LORD.
The eye for an eye quote should not be used to seek retaliation. Not only did Jesus teach us to turn the other way, but He also showed us with His life. The sinful self wants to lash out in anger. It wants others to feel the same pain. It wants to curse, yell, and fight.
We must stop living by the flesh and live by the Spirit. We must give all our evil and sinful thoughts to God.
Dwelling on something someone has done to you will boil up rage inside you which will lead to seeking revenge.
We are supposed to love our enemies and forgive them. Vengeance is for the Lord. Never take matters into your own hands, which is taking the role of God. Pray for a change in yourself.
Pray for your enemies and bless the ones who mistreat you. From experience I know it’s so easy to say another word, but we mustn’t. Let God get the last word.
However, as believers, we are called to love like Christ and give our burdens to the Lord. God handles our struggles far better than we ever could. We know this, but our sinful impulses still crave revenge. It takes so much humility to not lash out with our lips or actions when we feel sinned against. Use every opportunity as a moment to pray. Even though it may feel difficult, relinquish control, pray against bitterness, pray for the other person, and rest in the Lord.
Have a blessed Sunday
God's blessings.
Priory of St.Miltiades
Freedom in Christ
