Post by clarkthompson on Mar 28, 2014 1:06:38 GMT
Romans 12:17-19
King James Version (KJV)
17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Romans 12:17-19
Living Bible (TLB)
17 Never pay back evil for evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honest clear through. 18 Don’t quarrel with anyone. Be at peace with everyone, just as much as possible.
19 Dear friends, never avenge yourselves. Leave that to God, for he has said that he will repay those who deserve it. Don’t take the law into your own hands.
Living Bible (TLB)
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17 Two wrongs do not make a right. Evil after evil leads to feuds like the Hayfields and McCoys. Christ did good to those hated Him even while being arrested He healed a man’s ear who helping arrest Him. We should live honestly and not try to cause trouble but do good and live in a way that people know they can rely on us at our word. We should not take of evil because He will take care of evil, if we try than we are taking away from His duty and missing out on ours.
18 We should try to live peacefully with men, if we can. People will hate us though because of our faith. Jesus was hated and thru it He took a stand for the truth. Those that hate us we should show love. To show love is to tell people that they will go to hell without Christ being their Lord.
19 Vengeance is the Lord’s and not for us to take, this is hard but so important. By not trying to avenge ourselves, we show people we are different and reflect Him in doing so. God will punish any sin that is not under the Blood of Jesus, if they come to God than they are better than they were. We should forgive them because Christ forgave us.
