I have the opportunity to serve revenge on someone who really F'd up my life. i am trying to be the bigger & better person, because I know it is the wrong thing to do. How do you guys get over the Revenge hump...Yes I have prayed about it, but it still lingers...How do I know the lord is not working through me???
2006-09-16 15:21:59 · 8 answers · asked by O Jam 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
this is how you know: He always tells us in advance thru His word.Romans 12: 17Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. 18If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay,"[d]says the Lord. 20On the contrary:
"If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."[e] 21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
2006-09-16 15:27:10 · answer #1 · answered by believer 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like I could have written this question. If the situation is such that revenge will serve no purpose, then focus on the positives of your life. I know it's easier said than done. And remember in the grand scheme of things it probably doesn't mean much. In time your feelings of revenge will be mitigated.
Keep praying
2006-09-16 15:25:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you were to avenge, knowing the commandment of the Lord, and then exacted the revenge yourself, by assuming that the Lord is acting through you, I believe you would be putting God to the test.
Is the person who offended you a Christian? If so, you are to follow the steps in Matthew 18:15ff. If they aren't a Christian, allow God the opportunity. He is more than capable.
2006-09-16 15:26:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because He says revenge is HIS, not yours. He wouldn't work vengence through you. He gets to know the heart, we only know the person.
Keep praying, for yourself & the other person. Maybe God will work through you for the other person's repentance. Maybe your witness of forgiveness will lead them to appologize.
2006-09-16 15:48:30 · answer #4 · answered by azar_and_bath 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does your "vengence depend on a lie, a bit of physical violence or something bad?" Then why not get revenge if it doesn't?
2006-09-16 15:28:38 · answer #5 · answered by AdamKadmon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Living well is the best revenge.
2006-09-16 15:22:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yay, morality... is it all in how ya read it? link below. ^_~
2006-09-16 15:39:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no no I SAID that.
2006-09-16 15:27:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋