I believe that one of the hardest areas in which we trust God is in the matter of justice. When we see or experience an injustice, we want to see the guilty party punished immediately. We want justice now, especially if we are the victim. We become angered and impatient if we are not avenged quickly. But friends, God warns us that vengeance is not our prerogative. We are to desire justice, but we are not to seek vengeance! When someone offends us or attacks us, our responsibility is to respond to them with forgiveness. God always takes responsibility to see that justice is done. God loves people too much to allow sin and injustice to go unchecked.
"Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord. Romans 12:19.
Peter claimed that God is not slow concerning His promises to us, but God is patient and long-suffering before He brings about judgment. Still, God has prepared for absolute justice. The Bible tells us that there will be no sin committed that He will not leave unpunished. Either that punishment will fall on His Son or it will be charged against the sinner. Everyone will ultimately give an account for everything they have done.
Friends, God is absolutely just! Only He can ensure that justice is fully carried out. Not our courts, not our own selves, only God! If we become impatient and seek revenge, we are presuming ourselves to be wiser than God. This reveals a blatant lack of trust that God will do the right thing! Only if we steadfastly trust God's sovereign wisdom will we ever be free from our anger and preoccupation toward those we believe have committed evil. If we refuse to trust God's justice, we have enslaved ourselves to bitterness and anger. We must guard our hearts and completely trust God to exercise His judgment against those who oppose Him. If you are struggling today with seeking vengeance on someone, ask God to help you with forgiveness and trust that in due time, God will deal justly with the offense!
May God Richly Bless You Today!! H Trent!
"Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord. Romans 12:19.
Peter claimed that God is not slow concerning His promises to us, but God is patient and long-suffering before He brings about judgment. Still, God has prepared for absolute justice. The Bible tells us that there will be no sin committed that He will not leave unpunished. Either that punishment will fall on His Son or it will be charged against the sinner. Everyone will ultimately give an account for everything they have done.
Friends, God is absolutely just! Only He can ensure that justice is fully carried out. Not our courts, not our own selves, only God! If we become impatient and seek revenge, we are presuming ourselves to be wiser than God. This reveals a blatant lack of trust that God will do the right thing! Only if we steadfastly trust God's sovereign wisdom will we ever be free from our anger and preoccupation toward those we believe have committed evil. If we refuse to trust God's justice, we have enslaved ourselves to bitterness and anger. We must guard our hearts and completely trust God to exercise His judgment against those who oppose Him. If you are struggling today with seeking vengeance on someone, ask God to help you with forgiveness and trust that in due time, God will deal justly with the offense!
May God Richly Bless You Today!! H Trent!
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