Romans 12:19

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(Lessons from Abigail– number 8) Let God do the ‘Getting Even’ for you!! “ And it came to pass about ten days after, that the LORD……

It still feels strange for me to even speak about how my first marriage ended. I feel internal pressure and accusation as if speaking the facts means I have not forgiven her or am bitter. That’s a lie, by the way. But it is a hard one to shake growing up amidst a Christian subculture … Continue reading “PSA: Forgiveness does not have the power to alter historical facts!”…

“Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.” Romans 12:19 (NIV)Everyone has had the desire to take revenge on someone who has harmed them. But when is taking revenge the...…

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 12:19, KJV I find this verse instructive as it comes to forgiving cheaters. First, it tells us to release to God our fantasies of taking revenge on our abusers. Many … Continue reading “What that verse on revenge does NOT say…”…

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 12:19, KJV I find this verse instructive as it comes to forgiving cheaters. First, it tells us to release to God our fantasies of taking revenge on our abusers. Many … Continue reading “The verse does not say…”…

I am well aware that the Bible commands us to leave revenge in the hands of God (Rom. 12:19), but you gotta love this story … Raise your hand if you’ve ever heard of Alan Ralsky. Anybody? I didn’t ……

It still feels strange for me to even speak about how my first marriage ended. I feel internal pressure and accusation as if speaking the facts means I have not forgiven her or am bitter. That’s a lie, by the way. But it is a hard one to shake growing up amidst a Christian … Continue reading “Forgiveness does not alter historical facts.”…

A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. -Proverbs 22:1, NIV Nothing justifies committing adultery. And nothing justifies having an emotional affair. Nothing. Just because your spouse committed adultery or had an emotional affair does not mean you are now allowed to have one, too. … Continue reading “Do NOT Respond In Kind!”…

I understand. I guess what I’m asking is: When do I forgive? As time moves on, as it apparently has in your case, when do we forgive and move on? It seems the sin will never be acknowledged. Or, in other cases, it can not be … in the case of death of the offender, … Continue reading “When do I forgive?”…