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Revenge and its Consequences
PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2004 7:27 pm
by Lochaber Axe
I am in need of some help finding scriptures on revenge. I already know that revenge is a corrupting influence and many times leads to the mortal or even mental death of the avenger. Any help on better understanding revenge through the Word would be appreciated.
PostPosted: Wed Mar 17, 2004 7:37 pm
by Rev. Doc
Leviticus 19:18
"Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord"
Deuteronomy 32:35
"It is mine to avenge; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; their day of disaster is near and their doom rushes upon them."
Romans 12:19
"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."
PostPosted: Thu Mar 18, 2004 7:27 pm
by CDLviking
Mt. 5:38-39
You have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.
But I say to you not to resist evil: but if one strike thee on thy right cheek, turn to him also the other.
Revenge is also a failure to forgive
2 Cor. 2:5-8
Mt. 18:21-35
PostPosted: Wed Sep 29, 2004 1:21 pm
by Anna Mae
I'm not sure where this is, but SOMEWHERE in the Bible Jesus talks about forgiving people not just 7 times, but 70x7. As CDLviking said, revenge is a failure to forgive.