February 22, 2024
JESUS TEACHES ABOUT REVENGE
Scripture: Matthew 5: 38-42
38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’[h]39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. 42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
REFLECTION:
Our desire should not be to keep score, but to love and forgive. This is not natural – it is supernatural. Only God can give us the strength to love as he does.
APPLICATION:
Instead of planning vengeance, pray for those who hurt you. Stop, think, pray, REPEAT.
PRAYER:
Lord, I really want to love and forgive as you have done for me, but honestly it isn’t easy. I need your help Lord. Give me a heart of love and a mind to forgive and give me peace in the midst of the process.