The Revenge
All at some time in our lives we have gone through situations that in one way or another and although our good side tells us one and a thousand times that revenge is not from God, we will always have that desire to avenge ourselves.
Textual quote of the meaning of revenge:
Revenge is a form of punishment that is applied by a person who has received abuse, insults or any action that is considered harmful to the integrity of the other; The victim, after having received the aggression after feeling affected, decides to retaliate against his aggressor, in turn committing acts that harm him. The people who practice revenge through this way seek compensation for the damages that have been done against him; Many times it is understood as revenge (in a distorted sense) as a synonym of justice, however this concept is directed more towards the insulting sense on a personal level, which is pleasant for a whole population.
Taking it to the spiritual plane, the bible says in:
Romans 12:19 Reina-Valera 1960 (RVR1960)
19 Do not avenge yourselves, my beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God; because it is written: Mine is revenge, I will pay, says the Lord.
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We clearly see that God in his word tells us that revenge belongs only to Him and not to us.
God does not tell us to settle accounts or to retaliate, nor to judge because that is his task. Let us not try for any reason to do his work, God is wise and only He has the power and the decision to do what really should be done. We are nothing or nobody to question people.
Let us not allow ourselves to be instruments of revenge; When we become instruments of revenge it is because the devil has gained ground in our hearts, it is because we have opened the doors for him to use us at his whim and immerse us in his ruins.
When they mistreat us, our immediate reaction is to seek revenge. To retaliate is a natural attitude, and that is where the problem lies.
To retaliate is the law of man; Giving thanks is the law of the kingdom.
The soul of vengeful people is bitterness. Evil coils in our hearts destroying them little by little, nestling bad feelings that over time become increasingly difficult to tear.
We can not alter the yesterday, but if we can alter our reaction yesterday.
We can not change the past, but if we can change the answer to the past.
To take for granted something different from what God wants is to affirm that He cannot do it and we if can.
Revenge is irreverent in the eyes of God; by retaliating we are telling God that He can not provide the punishment that deserves the one who has harmed us; On the other hand when we forgive we show reverence, we are letting Him do the things, we are giving him the rightful place in our lives and showing our obedience to Him, who without asking anything, does everything for us, his children.
To forgive is not to say that the one who hurt us was right; Forgiveness is to affirm that God is just and will do what is just.
We must let God act and take care of our enemies;
Without a doubt He is the one who knows everything, who can do everything, He is
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"Yes, I know that you have been treated unjustly - says Pablo; and I know that person deserves to be punished for what he has done; and I know that he has not received his due yet. But it is not for you to apply the punishment. God will take care of this case like you can not do it. He can see evil from every angle, something you can not do; and therefore, when administering justice, it will be a complete and complete justice, a justice that will take into account all aspects of the evil that has been done. "
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Only God knows how to punish the one who has harmed us, He is just.
We are nothing when we seek to do what only He has to do.
Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” (Romans 12:19
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. (Ephesians 4:32)
“If you do not forgive others . . . neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” (Matthew 6:15)
@izuchukwu1506, Jesus said: we should love our neighbor as ourselves.
Forgiving one another so that he can do the same with us and achieve salvation.
Vengeance is of the lord, so we should leave the fight for God
God is the only one who can take revenge for all the evil they do to us. Only He knows when and how to do it.
This is why Paul tells us that we must leave room for the wrath of God. When we take revenge for ourselves we are substituting the wrath of God for ours; we are not leaving room for the wrath of God. And what is even more terrible: we are doubting the justice of God.
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The word of God says in Psalm 37:28 For the Lord loves justice and does not abandon those who are faithful to him; but it destroys the wicked and leaves them without offspring. In a single promise shows us exactly that justice and revenge are his.
Vengeance is as a result of anger and hatred, as Christians we must know that when we allow our heart be overtaken with bitterness and hatred, that's what causes vengeance. Absalom the son of David killed his brother Amnon for raping his half sister and his fate was sealed the moment he did that.
Vengeance is God's and he alonez that's why as Christians we must endeavors to stay away from vengeance and allow God
@josediccus If we should strive to get away from revenge and allow God to take charge; because when we want to avenge ourselves, we sadden the Holy Spirit and we begin to lose our sense of peace.
It is not possible to journey through life without meeting people that will offend you, or that will mattreat you, or cheat you or even take what belongs to you. It is human to be angry but it is of the Lord to forgive and forget and never go for revenge. Revenge is out of love.
We just need to surrender all to God and move on because He knows more than we do and He's is revenge
@maintain4real-eu, Comentario exitoso El perdón juega un papel muy importante en este asunto porque cuando perdonamos, dejamos de lado la amargura y damos paso a Dios para que haga el trabajo de venganza y estemos libres de todo resentimiento.
It's hard not to give in to human emotions when we are offended by our fellow humans. It's like a dark cloud that covers our sense of reasoning but the Bible tells us that vengeance belongs to the Lord and this gives room for forgiveness. This is a really good test of Christian life but the grace to forgive only comes from God.
And it is to Him that we must go quickly when we see our hearts filled with hatred and bitterness for our transgressors.
thanks for this educative post about revenge. we as a christain. it is bad to carry out revenge by our selves. it is wise for us as a christain to leave it for God to revenge.
thanks for this wonderful post.
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Very true, when we revenge on something someone did to us, then it means we don't want God to take decision on that specific matter.
As good children of God, we should always seek God first before we do anything we want to do.
For with him by our side, we will always make the best decision in life.
@kparobo, This is how it should be;
In any circumstance of our lives, we must always let God decide what to do with our adversaries.
This is a great message. Revenge is a form of punishment that is applied by a person who has received abuse, insults or any action that is considered harmful to the integrity of the other; The victim, after having received the aggression after feeling affected, decides to retaliate against his aggressor, in turn committing acts that harm him. The people who practice revenge through this way seek compensation for the damages that have been done against him; Many times it is understood as revenge (in a distorted sense) as a synonym of justice, however this concept is directed more towards the insulting sense on a personal level, which is pleasant for a whole population. Revenge is irreverent in the eyes of God; by retaliating we are telling God that He can not provide the punishment that deserves the one who has harmed us; On the other hand when we forgive we show reverence, we are letting Him do the things, we are giving him the rightful place in our lives and showing our obedience to Him, who without asking anything, does everything for us, his children. To retaliate is the law of man; Giving thanks is the law of the kingdom.
The soul of vengeful people is bitterness. Evil coils in our hearts destroying them little by little, nestling bad feelings that over time become increasingly difficult to tear. We can not alter the yesterday, but if we can alter our reaction yesterday. We can not change the past, but if we can change the answer to the past. Thanks for sharing