Pastor John Lovell Vengeance is Mine | Romans 12:14-21
Apr 7, 2025
The discussion begins with the challenge of responding to persecution through love instead of seeking revenge. Acknowledging the danger of a vendetta mindset, the speakers highlight divine justice, emphasizing trust in God's sovereignty. Inspiring stories, like that of the Elliott family and Louis Zamperini, illustrate the powerful transformation brought by forgiveness. Listeners are encouraged to embrace grace and unity, demonstrating love even amidst conflict, and to remember that true justice ultimately belongs to the Lord.
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Bless Your Persecutors
- Bless those who persecute you and do not curse them.
- This defies natural instincts and is a direct command from scripture.
Eye for Eye Contextualized
- "Eye for an eye" was a government standard of justice, not personal revenge.
- Jesus' teaching to turn the other cheek applies to individuals, not civil law enforcement.
Choose Forgiveness Over Revenge
- Forgive those who insult or persecute you even if it is difficult.
- Choosing love and forgiveness breaks the cycle of hatred and revenge.
