Thoughts
on Michael Wells’ teachings in My Weakness for His Strength (Vol. 1) - #
361
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Vengeance is one thing way too many people, both
Christians and non-Christians, participate in. As Michael does a great writing
showing just what a losing activity this is, think back of how many times it
has caused damage to our life.
Spend some time soaking on the points Michael gives
us as to the damaging effects of our being vengeful…
Day 310
Vengeance
Never take your
own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written,
“Vengeance is Mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” --Romans 12:19
Vengeance is an interesting thing in that it promises
satisfaction, and yet it brings emptiness and a depletion of spirit that
punishes. No vengeful people have a lift in their spirit, a twinkle in their eye,
or a bounce in their walk. No! Time and experience have rendered their
verdict: Walking in the flesh
does not work, nor is it an option, because to participate will increase
misery; quite simply, man is not suited for it. Why do we have thoughts
of vengeance? Why do we want to get even? What satisfaction could come from
seeing the downfall of another?
Vengeance seems to offer us the morbid satisfaction of
relieving our anger, revealing our superiority, punishing those who have
wronged us, making others share in the misery they have caused, returning pain
to those who offend, and making life unbearable for those we hate.
In short, vengeance makes others pay. However, vengeance is a liar with empty promises! It is a
leech that sucks out all we are in Christ insofar as compassion, love, and
forgiveness are concerned. Vengeance
depletes, starves, and in the end poisons us. The world created and held
together in Christ does not support the success of vengeance. Our souls and
spirits rebel and are repulsed at its slightest introduction. To walk in vengeance is to walk in self-punishment.
We are not suited for it! Vengeance
is not the way to life.
Yellow – VIP, Very Important Point Green
– IT, Incredible Truth
Red – GP, Greatest Promises
Turquoise – UR, Unfathomable Riches Pink
– PV, Priceless Victory
The most interesting thing for Christians is
the Truth presented to us from God that He takes responsibility and action to
initiate vengeance when he sees it is due.
I think of the old adage…when we get involved
when we are not supposed to get involved in this “revenge” thing, we actually interfere
with God doing His job. And if He acts, we tend to take credit for the vengeful
action of God. Or, at least gloat in it… Neither is a good thing for God’s
children.
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