I never been a person to just let things slide. Nor have I ever been a person that would allow another human being to completely disrespect me and be able to walk around knowing he or she got away with it. Its just never been my thing. I thrived off "get back", it not only made me feel better (to a certain extent), but it also allowed me to see suffering on their part. Lately, that spirit of "get back" has been riding me. It would come at a time when I'm trying to change and do better. It would try to overpower me when I know that I'd probably miss out on a blessing if I pursue revenge. Today, I did the only thing I knew to do, read my Bible. I knew exactly what I was looking for, a topic about revenge.
Romans 12:17-19
17 -19Don't hit back; discover beauty in everyone. If you've got it in you, get along with everybody. Don't insist on getting even; that's not for you to do. "I'll do the judging," says God. "I'll take care of it."
In other words God is saying I will handle the situation, you just continue being an example of goodness. Which bought up another thought. Its funny how God will test you with things to see how much you have changed or how serious you are about changing. I would have never consulted with the Bible, I probably would .... ok I am open and honest, stating certain things would be incriminating. Anyway... I also found something I think we all know in Matthew 5:38-42
38 -42"Here's another old saying that deserves a second look: 'Eye for eye, tooth for tooth.' Is that going to get us anywhere? Here's what I propose: 'Don't hit back at all.' If someone strikes you, stand there and take it. If someone drags you into court and sues for the shirt off your back, giftwrap your best coat and make a present of it. And if someone takes unfair advantage of you, use the occasion to practice the servant life. No more tit-for-tat stuff. Live generously.
Another hard pill to swallow. Was he really suggesting that I let someone hit me, sue me, take advantage of me? God will have to really work on me with that one. Nevertheless, I agree with that tit-for-tat. What will that do? It creates ongoing wars, and these days people get killed a lot faster than they use to. There are no more street fights, rather gun blasting. Our jails and prisons are filled now with people who could not turn the other cheek. I don't know about you, but I'm not trying to end up in jail.
I'm not 100% sold on the idea of no revenge, but I am sold on obeying the word of God. So if He says let it go, I wipe my hands of it. I turn my situation over to Him and let Him deal with it. Plus, I'm sure He can punish someone much more severely than I ever could. Until next time...
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Romans 12:17-19
17 -19Don't hit back; discover beauty in everyone. If you've got it in you, get along with everybody. Don't insist on getting even; that's not for you to do. "I'll do the judging," says God. "I'll take care of it."
In other words God is saying I will handle the situation, you just continue being an example of goodness. Which bought up another thought. Its funny how God will test you with things to see how much you have changed or how serious you are about changing. I would have never consulted with the Bible, I probably would .... ok I am open and honest, stating certain things would be incriminating. Anyway... I also found something I think we all know in Matthew 5:38-42
38 -42"Here's another old saying that deserves a second look: 'Eye for eye, tooth for tooth.' Is that going to get us anywhere? Here's what I propose: 'Don't hit back at all.' If someone strikes you, stand there and take it. If someone drags you into court and sues for the shirt off your back, giftwrap your best coat and make a present of it. And if someone takes unfair advantage of you, use the occasion to practice the servant life. No more tit-for-tat stuff. Live generously.
Another hard pill to swallow. Was he really suggesting that I let someone hit me, sue me, take advantage of me? God will have to really work on me with that one. Nevertheless, I agree with that tit-for-tat. What will that do? It creates ongoing wars, and these days people get killed a lot faster than they use to. There are no more street fights, rather gun blasting. Our jails and prisons are filled now with people who could not turn the other cheek. I don't know about you, but I'm not trying to end up in jail.
I'm not 100% sold on the idea of no revenge, but I am sold on obeying the word of God. So if He says let it go, I wipe my hands of it. I turn my situation over to Him and let Him deal with it. Plus, I'm sure He can punish someone much more severely than I ever could. Until next time...
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