A WORLD FULL OF PAYBACK
From the NIV Bible:
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (Romans 12:21)
We live in a world where payback often feels justified. Someone hurts us, and we want them to hurt too. A harsh word invites a harsher response. Betrayal tempts us to expose, embarrass, or punish. But when we repay hurt with hurt, the pain keeps spreading.
Jesus calls us to a different response. Forgiveness does not mean pretending nothing happened, excusing wrongdoing, or allowing continued harm. We can establish boundaries and seek accountability while surrendering our desire for revenge to God.
Before responding, pause and examine your heart: Am I seeking to resolve the situation, or am I trying to make someone suffer? Even silence, distance, and a Scripture-filled post can become weapons when our intention is payback.
In a world full of payback, let your life reflect the grace of Christ. You cannot control another person’s choices, but you can ask God to keep their wrongdoing from shaping your character.
Something to Ponder! 🤔
Am I trusting God with my hurt, or am I still looking for an opportunity to get even?
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