What does God say about vengeance?
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Do not take revenge, my dear 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 is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
What is the saying Vengeance is mine?
This line is written by Paul in Romans 12:19. Paul’s writing to the Romans about how to be good Christians (doesn’t that guy every talk about anything else?) and it turns out revenge is a no-no. Just leave all your revenge plans for God, and he’ll take care of it for you.
What does it mean to leave room for God’s wrath?
Scripture indicates that if we don’t let go of our “wrath” quickly – at least by the end of the day – then we are “leaving room for the devil”. In other words, we are opening the door for Satan and his evil forces to come into our lives and “steal, kill, and destroy”.
What are some of the best quotes about vengeance?
“To seek greatness is the only righteous vengeance.” “…And you, you better run because i’m going to destroy you for what you’ve taken from me.” “Vengeance is sweet. Vengeance taken when the vengee isn’t sure who the venger is, is sweeter still.” “No one messes around with a nerd’s computer and escapes unscathed.”
How do you use vengeance in a sentence?
It binds me in its love as death swallows me in its grasp.” That vengeance is the business of a man.” “Vengeance ought to be spoken through gritted teeth, spittle flying, the cords of one’s soul so entangled in it that you can’t let it go, even if you try.
What is a good quote for revenge?
Vengeance Quotes. Quotes tagged as “vengeance” (showing 1-30 of 213) “Grudges are for those who insist that they are owed something; forgiveness, however, is for those who are substantial enough to move on.”.
What does the Bible say about vengeance and retaliation?
Farewell to all the feelings that expand the heart! I have been heaven’s substitute to recompense the good – now the god of vengeance yields to me his power to punish the wicked!” “Vengeance, retaliation, retribution, revenge are deceitful brothers—vile, beguiling demons promising justifiable compensation to a pained soul for his losses.