DO NOT SAY, "I WILL PAY THEM BACK"

SUNDAY 10TH JULY, MAY 2022

TOPIC: DO NOT SAY, "I WILL PAY THEM BACK"

MEMORIZE: "Do not say, “I'll do to them as they have done to me; I'll pay them back for what they did.” Proverbs 24:29 NIV

SCRIPTURE READING: Romans 12:17-21 (NKJV)

"Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord. Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."

EXPOSITION:

What is your first reaction when someone does something to you that you do not like? If you are anything like me, your immediate reaction is probably negative. And likely includes some thought of paying them back in kind. That seems to be an inborn part of our human nature.

But this proverb tells us not to respond in kind. To not make plans to pay them back for what they did. We are not told here how we should react instead. But Jesus makes it clear how we should respond. In Luke 6:27-28, he tells us to "Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you." That is so contrary to my nature. Yet, it is what I am called to do.

Responding like that can go a long way toward resolving conflict between people. And it will have a positive impact on the testimony of my life. But, most of all, it allows me to walk closer to my Lord, following the example he set for me.

PRAYER POINT:

Lord, I release my battles unto you, avenge and fight for me in Jesus name. 

DAILY BIBLE READING IN A YEAR – Psalms 140-143.

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