“He hit me first!”

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THE BIBLE’S TEACHING ON REVENGE

The Pharisees said: “an eye for an eye” (Leviticus 24:19-20; 19:18)

Jesus said: do not retaliate, period.

WE NEED TO TAKE JESUS’ TEACHING SERIOUSLY

JESUS DOES NOT MEAN:

We should abolish the military or law enforcement agencies (Romans 12:17a; 13:4)

It is wrong to use force to defend yourself

You should not use force to defend others

You must give in to every demand

JESUS DOES MEAN:

We are to always leave revenge in God’s hands (Romans 12:17, 19, 20)

When we fail to follow Jesus’ instructions we need to confess our sin

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Don’t get mad. Don’t get even. Trust the Lord to make things right in His time