The 5 Minute Discipleship Podcast

#1,202: Revenge Is Not An Option

• Loren Hicks

Share episode

Have you ever felt the temptation to take revenge? Your work colleague takes the credit for a project you have worked so hard on. Your so-called friend betrays your confidence and spreads lies about you. Your spouse has been unfaithful. Someone has attacked you, mistreated you, ignored you, or socially rejected you. 


Main Points:

1. Revenge is the desire or urge to get even with somebody.  To punish or cause harm as an act of retaliation.  


2. The idea of revenge is only an illusion.  You can never “get even” with anyone.  It is impossible to balance the scales of hurt.  The only possible way to come out on top is to respond to hurt with a godly attitude and trust that God will settle the account.  


3. The people of God do not retaliate.  The people of God do not seek vengeance.  We do not take revenge into our own hands.


Today’s Scripture Verses:

Matthew 5:44 – “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”  

Romans 12:19-21 - “Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. On the contrary:  “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.  In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”  Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”


Quick Links:

Connect on Social