1 Peter 3:9 When someone hurts us, our natural instinct is to retaliate. To inflict pain in return for the pain we've received. This urge for retribution feels justifiable and satisfying in the moment, but it can lead to a spirit of hostility and bitterness. That’s why God calls us to a higher standard, one… Continue reading June 27th – 1 Peter 3:9
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June 29th – Genesis 50:17
Genesis 50:17 “This is what you are to say to Joseph: I ask you to forgive your brothers the sins and the wrongs they committed in treating you so badly.’ Now please forgive the sins of the servants of the God of your father.” When their message came to him, Joseph wept.” If there’s anyone… Continue reading June 29th – Genesis 50:17
March 15th – 1 Peter 3:9
1 Peter 3:9 I love the quote, “The best revenge you can give an enemy is by showing them true love.” When someone wrongs us our first instinct is to retaliate. But when we do, we become no better than the one who acted against us. And as satisfying as it may feel to exact… Continue reading March 15th – 1 Peter 3:9
February 16th – Proverbs 11:17
Proverbs 11:17 There’s no way around it. It hurts when someone mistreats us. Yet while the world tells us to hurt them back, God tells us, “love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” (Matt. 5:44) Not an easy task on our own. But when our strength comes from God, there’s no limit… Continue reading February 16th – Proverbs 11:17
February 6th – Romans 12:20
Romans 12:20 Some people are just hard to love. Those who no matter what we do, will criticize, judge, and find fault. Yet no matter how they treat us, God is very clear. We are never to repay evil for evil. (1 Thess. 5:15) Dealing with others not as mean as they are, but rather… Continue reading February 6th – Romans 12:20
January 3rd – Psalm 21:13
Psalm 21:13 When someone hurts us, it’s in our nature to want to retaliate. To make them feel, not only the same, but worse pain than they caused us. But instead of encouraging revenge or getting even, God demands something unfair, undoable, and unjust. Not only does He want us to leave the punishing to… Continue reading January 3rd – Psalm 21:13
August 2nd – 2 Samuel 9:3
2 Samuel 9:3 After waiting over 15 years to become king, David finally had it all. The power, the riches, and the kingdom. And you’d think he’d spend his time basking in his own glory. Yet instead, one of his first concerns was showing kindness to the heirs of his enemy. In reality, David owed… Continue reading August 2nd – 2 Samuel 9:3
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