is revenge ever worth it?

Answer 1

No. By hating enough to even consider revenge, you change your own psyche. And these are damaging long term effects.

Hating something only harms the hater.

Answer 2

Revenge is like hate-it affects the one doing it much more than the one it is "for". Adverse and hurtful feelings can make one want to hurt in reverse but really, the problem or problem person will get theirs-if you put a bump in the wheel(of life),it will tend to hit you on the the next go around. Sometimes reactions are justfied to prevent further hurt or simply wake someone up to something they've done,but that's not revenge. I always wanted to know that I walked away from a situation "clean" and never sunk to a lower level.

Answer 3

No revenge is never worth it. You are actually paying someone a compliment when you seek revenge. You are telling them that you hurt me so bad that I must plot to hurt in the same way therefore complimenting them. Plus, it will make you feel bad in the end, so either way you lose.

Answer 4

Worth it? Our entire judicial system was developed on the basis of revenge (you don't really buy that whole "protection of society" bit, do you?). Now, consider this: christians will say "well, I believe in letting God judge them". What if God said, "why, that's ok! you don't have to pay for that evil deed!". There wouldn't be very many christians after that, would there? What they mean to say is "God gets revenge for me by not letting the bad man go to heaven. It is abundantly clear that this is an issue of reward (going to heaven) versus revenge (burning in hell). God becomes the hitman for all christians. But I wonder how they interpret the part "eye for an eye"? hmmm. So to answer your question, to say that we do not like to see someone (let's say particularly someone like a child rapist) receive "revenge", whether it be in the form of burning in hell or a .38 between the eyes, is quite unbelieveable. Of course, it is worth it if you are feel the person deserved. We may not like to be the one to "actually get our hands dirty", but everybody likes to see the bad guy get it in the end.

Answer 5

I used to think that it was but I've changed my mind as I've gotten older. I've spent countless hours plotting revenge against old friends, lovers, family members, co-workers, etc. and when all was said and done, I had nothing to show for my time. I get upset when someone hurts me or does wrong by me, but I am learning to let things pass. I'm trying to teach my kids the same thing but it's hard to make them understand how it's wrong. I have such a guilty conscience and the revenge just isn't worth me losing sleep over.

Answer 6

oh yea. even tho i tell people to move on, i'm afraid revenge in some form is the only way some CAN move on. its the form of the revenge and how draining it can be while waiting to get it that make it less worthwhile and possibly a waste of good time.

Answer 7

There is a poem in the language 'Tamil' that has this meaning:
The best form of revenge is to counter the evil deed with a good deed. (Want revenge? do something really good to that person. This will silently make him/her feel ashamed of their bad behaviour and they will never even consider being evil to you again).

This type of revenge is worth it.

Answer 8

Romans 12: 19-21
Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. 20 On 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.

Our job is to forgive them, and treat them with love and respect, and leave the Judging in Gods hands. If any judging needs to be done, He sure enough can handle it. If you have trouble forgiving, ask God to show you how much He has forgiven you of, and for help in forviging this person in the same way He forgives you.

However If you take the matter into your own hands, several things happen:
1. First you find yourself encroaching on Divine territory and you risk yourself being Judged for doing so. (ie. not only are you are in contempt of court by trying to slap the defendant, you risk being arrested for battery.)

2. Your vengeful attitude hurts your cause in the eyes of the jury (anyone looking on who knows either of the two of you), and in the eyes of the Judge (God).

3. You probably WILL get caught if you do soemthing especially since you've already established motive.

4. You may actually succede with the "perfect crime" and then live the rest of your life conscience stricken, guilty and fearful of being found out. And on the day of Judgment "Every secret thing will be brought to light". So you WILL be found out before everyone.

there are many more, but I think those alone make me say "no".

Answer 9

Believe it or not, the answer is NO. It may be gratifying for a while but then you end up feeling lousy. Revenge actually brings you down to the offending person's level and I have no doubt that you are better than that.

Answer 10

Never . Someone once said revenge is like getting stung by the same bee ..over & over & over . Essentially ..it's cutting off your nose to spite your face .