Revenge?

Morningstar we have all been hurt, and at one point we have all wanted to get revenge. It might have been a friend who stabbed you in the back, or it might have been an .ex boyfriend or ex girlfriend who cheated on you .We all can identify with it. When we are wronged, often our first reaction is to get even. It's a natural desire to want someone to hurt like they made you hurt.

In our fallen world, it is often deemed acceptable by some to tear people down verbally or to get back at them if we feel hurt. We feel as though the revenge is justified. It makes most of us feel devilishly good inside to see someone suffer like they made us. Like they say, Revenge is sweet...Or is it? The reality is that by taking revenge in our own hands it makes you hold onto the pain and ends up hurting you more...the desire is doing you no good. A grudge destroys you with hatred and bitterness and revenge only escalates hostilities.

There have been times in my life where I was severely wronged by people I loved. For a long time, I suffered because of the things they did. I became extremely angry, hateful, and bitter, and it killed me inside, leading me to seek revenge. I sought out revenge thinking it would help heal my wounds and through those times of vengeance, I learned that getting even is actually self-destructive.

Instead of planning vengeance, pray for those who hurt you. Rise above getting back at those who hurt you. By loving and praying for our enemies, we can overcome evil with good. According to Jesus, it is more important to give justice and mercy than to receive it.

Your best approach would be one of godly behavior: You should show others the kind self-giving love that Christ shows. By being exemplary Christians and showing a changed life, others may join you and become Christians too. A changed life speaks loudly and clearly, and it is often the most effective way to influence. Others may be won over by your love