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barrykind
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Thankyou for you reply
God is good to us
Love
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TEXASGRANDMA
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Barrykind,
Very good study.
The problem with revenge is it causes bitterness to grow in your heart and this can cause you to fall away from God. David prayed for vengeance for those who hurt him. I used to think that was what we were supposed to. Then I realized he was not praying for vengeance on a single person but on a nation that had attacked Israel. When we are hurt by an individual we must forgive them or we will suffer ourselves.
From experience I have found that the best way to forgive others is to begin to pray for them.
It is not easy but each time you pray for that person, God brings more and more healing to your heart. Soon, you are no longer praying for them out of obligation, but out of love.
betty
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becauseHElives
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Amen, Brother
Mic 6:8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what [is] good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?
Isn't it amazing that was the actions of the early Church, when being killed for their Faith they prayed for those that killed them.
But that was before Christian got rights don’t you know.
"Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord."(Rom 12:19)
Do not return evil for evil says the Lord.
Bless them that curse you.
Isn’t it Amazing how different the teaching are from scripture, than human reasoning.
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barrykind
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Pitfalls Of Revenge
Prov 11:17 The merciful man does good for his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
I’ve come your way today to remind you that revenge only looks sweet; in reality it’s bitter. However, there’s a better reason to avoid "revenge"; God’s Word says, "Do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord."(Rom 12:19)
Before the Apostle Paul wrote those words, Jesus said, "Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy."(Mat 5:7) My friend, old slewfoot, the "father of lies,"(John 8:44) dances with glee when you remain in a constant stew, as he knows that you’ll forfeit your Heavenly Father’s "blessings." Now, I want you to ask yourself this question, "Am I going to please satan, and forego God’s Blessings, or am I willing to show "mercy," and forgive and forget?"
Now I want to give you some ideas which will make things go much smoother:
1. Stop attempting to always be right: Be gracious instead! Jesus said, "If you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."(Mat 6:14)
Now it seems to my simple mind, that insisting upon revenge, at the cost of God not forgiving your "trespasses," is an extremely heavy price to pay. Is that a price that you’re willing to pay? Think about it!
2. Avoid being a victim: My friend, never forget that mercy heals; when you refuse to forgive, you remain a perpetual victim. The truth is that while you are absorbed with vengeful thoughts, as you plan your payback, the other person is out enjoying life. Your Heavenly Father has already promised you justice, so forgive your enemies. The truth is that the only people you should consider getting even with, are those who’ve helped you!
3. Go to the source: Excessive anger is often misplaced anger; it’s evidence of a deeper problem lurking within you. If you stub your toe, or have to wait an excessive length of time in a checkout line, do abhorrent thoughts cruise through your mind? (Smile) Unfortunately, the root or your anger is frequently unknown to you. Ask your Heavenly Father to reveal it to you.
When you get to thinking that forgiving is too hard, remember that the cross was also: hard words, hard wood, hard nails!" Now I want you to let this sink into your hard head: (Smile) "Weak people seek revenge; "mercy" is a characteristic of the strong." Which are you?
"The merciful man does good for his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh."(Prov 11:17)
Be "merciful"; you’ll feel better!
Bro Russ
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