Romans 12:17-19 Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.
One of the most difficult things we deal with as followers of Jesus is dealing with people. Yes, even the ones we say we love. Why is that? Well, because we live in a fallen world filled with imperfect people. Oh yes, and lest we forget, we too are imperfect. If this is so, why do we have such a difficult time doing for others what we would want others to do for us? Why do we get so offended that instead of forgiving, we choose to hold grudges and seek vengeance? Why do we treat others unkindly, and refuse to show them the kind of love that the Lord commands us to show one another? Yet, how quickly do we get annoyed, and have our feelings hurt when others treat us the way we often treat other people? How is it that we seek after God's love, grace, mercy, patience, and forgiveness, toward us when we mess up, but are quick to condemn and stay offended at those that mess up in our relationships? The bottom line is that imperfect people, like us, do imperfect things. So, the next time we decide to be petty about some minor offense toward us, or even a great offense toward us, remember, God forgave us, in Christ Jesus, for all the sins we have committed, and commit, toward Him (Ephesians 4:32). The truth of the matter is that we are the ones who choose how we respond to those who are less than perfect in our lives.
Today, God extends an invitation to you to accept His free gift of salvation (Rom 6:23). Will you accept it? Anyone who calls on Jesus, by faith, in repentance, confessing your sins, will receive eternal life. Do not put off calling on Him, and receive Him and His free gift of salvation today (Rom 10:13).
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