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Don’t repay evil for evil
- Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing.
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Aug 3, 2023 · But the Christian is not to repay evil for evil. See Proverbs 20:22 and 1 Thessalonians 5:15. Paul the apostle wrote the letter of Romans to the saints in Rome.
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Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Feb 6, 2024 · Romans 12:17 gives an extremely challenging but important command – do not repay evil for evil. This goes against our natural instincts but aligns with Christ’s example. We bless others and trust God with justice and vengeance. While difficult, there is great reward when we walk in the Spirit and refuse retaliation.
Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody.
Paul declares that we must resist our natural human instinct for revenge and refuse to ever pay back evil when evil is done to us. This would be true whether the person who hurts us is a believer or not.
Do not repay evil for evil or abuse for abuse; but, on the contrary, repay with a blessing. It is for this that you were called—that you might inherit a blessing. New Heart English Bible
Jul 18, 2013 · Paying back evil for evil or taking revenge is always motivated by selfishness or pride. It does not honor our merciful God. It will not lead to the conversion of the one who sinned against you.