10 Bible Verses about Getting Even, Not Getting Even ~ What does the Bible say about Getting Even?

Bible Verses about Getting Even, Not Getting Even ~ What does the Bible say about Getting Even? Explore 10 Inspirational, Motivational, Encouraging & Uplifting Bible Verses, Scriptures, Quotes & Passages about Getting Even, & Not Getting Even.

Want to get even? ~ When we feel hurt by someone, our instinctive reaction might be to want to get even, retaliate, and lash out in revenge, because of the pain we are feeling. Encouraging & Inspiring Bible Scriptures about Getting Even are listed below, along with helpful notes and prayers. We also explore Examples of Getting even in the Bible – Powerful & Inspiring. I pray today’s devotional is a blessing to you and yours.

10 Bible Verses about Getting Even, Not Getting Even, Retaliation

#1 of 10 Bible Verses about Getting Even ~ Go to God FIRST!
When someone hurts you and you feel the urge to retaliate in your anger and in your pain, please STOP for a minute and go to our Heavenly Father! Dear friends, please, always go to God first. God will strengthen you, heal you, restore you, and give you peace. Call out to God for help every single time you need help. God’s grace is sufficient for you – He will equip you with all you need to handle the situation like the child of God you are.

“He heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds.” ~ Psalm 147:3, ESV
“Don’t insist on getting even; that’s not for you to do. “I’ll do the judging,” says God. “I’ll take care of it.” ~ Romans 12:19, MSG
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” ~ 2 Corinthians 12:9, ESV

Don’t Insist On Getting Even. Let God Take Care Of It.

#2 of 10 Bible Verses about Not Getting Even ~ Overcome Evil with Good
“Do not repay anyone evil for evil. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone…. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” ~ Romans 12:17-21, NIV
See Also: When life gives you disappointments and pain

#3 of 10 Bible Scriptures about Getting Even ~ Christ is our Example
When we don’t get even, we follow Christ’s example, and we please God.

“… if you suffer for doing good and endure it patiently, God is pleased with you. For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps. He never sinned, nor ever deceived anyone. He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten revenge when he suffered.” ~ 1 Peter 2:20b – 23a, NLT See also: Bible Verses about Following Christ, Jesus, God; Bible Verses about Pleasing God; What Makes God Happy?

#4 of 10 Bible Quotes about Getting even ~ “Let them bring out the best in you!”
When others hurt you, Let them bring out the best in you. Don’t let other people’s bad behavior derail you – Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst!

“You’re familiar with the old written law, ‘Love your friend,’ and its unwritten companion, ‘Hate your enemy.’ I’m challenging that. I’m telling you to love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst. When someone gives you a hard time, respond with the energies of prayer, for then you are working out of your true selves, your God-created selves.

This is what God does. He gives his best—the sun to warm and the rain to nourish – to everyone, regardless: the good and bad, the nice and nasty. If all you do is love the lovable, do you expect a bonus? Anybody can do that. If you simply say hello to those who greet you, do you expect a medal? In a word, what I’m saying is, Grow up. You’re kingdom subjects. Now live like it. Live out your God-created identity. Live generously and graciously toward others, the way God lives toward you.” ~ Matthew 5:43-48, MSG

“But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” ~ Luke 6:27-28, NIV
See Also: Bible Verses about Our Behavior; Bible Verses about Loving Your Enemy
(Keep reading for Inspiring Examples of Not Getting even in the Bible: Jesus Christ, Steven, etc.)

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