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Romans 12:17–21
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17 Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.
18 If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.
19 Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.”
20 Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head.”
21 Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
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03 · Reflect and respond
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Guard the heart that carries the wound.
Being wronged does not give us permission to seek revenge. Romans 8 anchors believers in Christ's love, and Romans 12 calls us to entrust judgment to God and do good.
Forgiven in Christ. Called to forgive.
Ephesians calls believers to put away malice because God has forgiven them in Christ. Past harm deserves care; it does not give us permission to repay another person with sin.