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Revenge

“But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!” (Matthew 5:44 NLT). Revenge is reserved for God and those who rejected him.

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Bible Teachings on Revenge

Lack of forgiveness blocks access to the kingdom and to miracle power.

We all appreciate being forgiven, but forgiving others, especially when they have wounded us, feels like a different thing. While we may want...

"Revenge is sweet" — in the world's view. It seems human — all too human to retaliate when someone injures us. Bible verses about revenge point to...

Questions about Revenge

Characterized by an unforgiving spirit and generally negative, critical attitudes, bitterness and resentment are sinful and self-defeating. They...

The first step in forgiveness is to recognize your resentment against an enemy. You must understand who the enemy is and what he has done to hurt you...

"Don't get mad -- get even." This seems to be the usual way people view the world nowadays. We should be thankful that God takes a different view of...

Should Christians Fight in War?

Devotionals about Revenge

We've all either experienced or witnessed family dysfunction. Second Samuel 13 presents a jaw-dropping drama in King David's family.

God is going to give back to the church all that Satan took.

Since the Bible says other people aren't to blame for our struggles, then who is?

I knew it was wrong, but I could not help being angry with the mother of one of my children’s friends.

Who would steal a Christ child figurine from a nativity set? 

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Videos about Revenge

In the summer of 97, Saundra’s daughter Cherica fell in love. Less than two years later, the very man who stole her daughter’s heart would also take...

Bryann ran with gangs and wanted revenge on those who hurt him, but after his twin was killed, Bryann’s life transformed.

Sean’s adopted brother murdered their mother when they were 14. He planned to kill his brother until God demonstrated His forgiveness and put Sean’s...

When Bert Baker's sister was killed, he was ready to avenge her death. Twenty years later, he had his chance.

Josie encourages Alitheia to do nothing like King David rather than try to get revenge on her classmate.

Articles on Revenge

Injustices should move us and our faith can prevent us from repaying evil for evil.

It is critical that we have a right definition and understanding of what forgiveness is and isn’t. 

Sometimes we might not fully grasp the necessity and power of true forgiveness due to a lack of knowledge, or feelings of bitterness we haven’t dealt...

The new remake of Ben-Hur builds a familiar tension while centering more on forgiveness rather than dwelling on revenge.

Revenge on Camera: How Can We Contain Evil?

We can't predict how evil presents. So we try to lay blame...if only he didn't have easy access to guns, if only he had been picked up by the mental...

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