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#5 of 10 Getting even in the Bible ~ Example #1 – Jesus Christ
“And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments.” ~ Luke 23:34, ESV
#6 of 10 Getting even in the Bible ~ Example #2 – Stephen
“And as they were stoning Stephen, he called out, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.” ~ Acts 7:59-60, ESV
#7 of 10 Bible Quotes about Getting Even ~ “Forgive, and you will be forgiven”
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.” ~ Matthew 6:14, NIV
See Also: Parable of the Unmerciful Servant; Bible Verses about Forgiveness
#8 of 10 Bible Scriptures about Getting Even ~ REPAY with a BLESSING!
“Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.” ~ 1 Peter 3:9, NIV
“Do not say, “I will repay evil”; Wait for the LORD, and He will save you.” ~ Proverbs 20:22, NASB
See Also: Bible Verses about Blessing Others
#9 of 10 Bible Verses about Not Getting Even ~ Leave it in God’s hands
Instead of getting even, leave your case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly.
“He did not retaliate when he was insulted,
nor threaten revenge when he suffered.
He left his case in the hands of God,
who always judges fairly.” ~ 1 Peter 2:23, NLT
“Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the LORD.” ~ Romans 12:19, NLT
See Also: Bible Verses about Justice, God’s Justice; God’s Mighty Power
#10 of 10 Bible Verses about Getting Even ~ Above all, LOVE.
“See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.” ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:15, ESV
Let all that you do be done in love.” ~ 1 Corinthians 16:14, ESV
“Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.” ~ 1 Peter 4:8, ESV (Amen)
Prayer
Thank you Lord, for teaching us daily. Thank you Lord, for reminding us of the blessing of not getting even when we are hurt or mistreated. Please strengthen us and heal us when we are mistreated by others. Help us to fix our eyes on you and not be derailed when people behave badly toward us.
Lord, when people treat us badly, let their behavior bring out the best in us. Help us follow Christ’s example in every way, growing to be more and more like you every day. Help us to live a life of love and peace. In Jesus’ name we pray – Amen.
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Bomi Jolly ~ JollyNotes.com
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