- Forbidden by our Lord Leviticus 19:18; Proverbs 24:17,29; Matthew 5:39-41; Romans 12:17,19; 1 Thessalonians 5:15; 1 Peter 3:9
- Christ an example of forbearing Isaiah 53:7; 1 Peter 2:23
- Rebuked by Christ Luke 9:54,55
- Inconsistent with Christian spirit Luke 9:55
- Proceeds from a spiteful heart Ezekiel 25:15
- INSTEAD OF TAKING, WE SHOULD
- Trust in God Proverbs 20:22; Romans 12:16
- Exhibit love Leviticus 19:18; Luke 6:35
- Give place to wrath Romans 12:19
- Exercise forbearance Matthew 5:38-41
- Bless Romans 12:14
- Overcome others by kindness Proverbs 25:21,22; Romans 12:20
- Keep others from taking 1 Samuel 24:10; 25:24-31; 26:9
- Be thankful for being kept from taking 1 Samuel 25:32,33
- The wicked are earnest after Jeremiah 20:10
- Punishment for Ezekiel 25:15-17; Amos 1:11,12
- Exemplified
- Simon and Levi Genesis 34:25
- Samson Judges 15:7,8; 16:28-30
- Joab 2 Samuel 3:27
- Absalom 2 Samuel 13:23-29
- Jezebel 1 Kings 19:2
- Ahab 1 Kings 22:26
- Haman Esther 3:8-15
- Edomites Ezekiel 25:12
- Philistines Ezekiel 25:15
- Herodias Mark 6:19-24
- James and John Luke 9:54
- Chief priests Acts 5:33
- Jews Acts 7:54,59; 23:12
Reuben Archer Torrey (28 January 1856 – 26 October 1928) was an American evangelist, pastor, educator, and writer. He aligned with Keswickian theology.[1]
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