Leviticus 19:18
What is seeking revenge other than pride. Its all about poor little old me. I have been offended. My pride has been hurt. But we are commanded to "not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people", instead we must love our neighbour as ouselves.
Jesus showed us the way, He was slandered and tortured and crucified. His response was not revenge, He did not bear a grudge. His response was "forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing."
And finally, we are told that our sins will be forgiven as we give those who sin against us. So be humble, and remember our fight is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
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