Saturday, November 21, 2009

1 Peter 3:9

9 Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.
This verse tells us that instead of seeking revenge, we should respond to mistreatment with blessing. In Luke 6:27-29 Jesus says,
27 But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. 29 To one who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and from one who takes away your cloak do not withhold your tunic either.”
Jesus Himself provided the ultimate example of this. When He was tormented leading up to His death, he did not retaliate, instead He put his trust in God (1 Peter 2:23).

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