Me:  Howdy Prodigal!  What are you doing this morning?

 

Prodigal:  I am doing some weeding before it gets to hot.

 

Me:  Here, take a break and I will share with you some words from Sir Francis Bacon.

 

 

Revenge is a kind of wild justice; which the more man’s nature runs to, the more ought law to weed it out…certainly, in taking revenge, a man is but even with his enemy; but in passing over it, he is superior, for it is a prince’s part to pardon.

 

Revenge is sweet or is it bitter?  Or is it bitter-sweet?  Revenge seems to be always the theme in those action movies that we love to watch.  Revenge consumes people.  Revenge defines some people’s life.  Revenge seems normal.  It is only by living in obedience to God that we will try His way which is different.  “Vengeance is Mine”  says the Lord.

 

Never pay back evil for evil to anyone.  Respect what is right in the sight of all men.  If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.  Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”

Romans 12:17-19

 

Jennifer Van Allen

 

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