Series

: “txt me”

Message

: Revenge: How Sweet

It Is

or Isn't?Sunday, June 22, 2008

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary: "If your enemy ishungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you willheap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evilwith good

Romans 12:17-21

INTRODUCTION

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If you have ever been horribly wronged, you have felt an overwhelmingdesire for revenge.

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Revenge is a normal, natural fleshly emotion that we all feel from timeto time, when we’ve been overwhelmed, or wronged, or overpowered,and were unable to resist or prevail.

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But what shall we do in situations like that?When things get tough, do you trust God,or do you take matters into your own hands?As one who has done both, I recommend trusting God. The outcome is better.

WHEN WE SEEK REVENGE, REMEMBER...

REVENGE DOES ABSOLUTELY

NOTHING

TO ADVANCE THE KINGDOMOF GOD

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

Romans 12:14