Love and Revenge
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. ( Romans 12:21) No other power can compete with love, so it never has to get even. Love will not allow us to act in kind with those who wrong us, or the world, or those who do not know the Lord. Our example is Jesus, and He never avenged Himself, vindicated Himself, or felt the necessity of explaining Himself. His love spoke for Him, and He ever lives as the Lover and Savior of all men. Remember, love is the best revenge. “But I say to you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you . . . (Luke 6:27) These are among the most powerful words ever spoken, and we must be careful not to miss what is most important. The central point is not, "Love your enemies . . ." The most important words here are, "But I say to you . . ." The fact that Jesus is the One speaking is what matters most, and His commands are only possible to obey in ...