God Who Judges Righteously

Who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously - 1 Peter 2:23. 

                   God when He was reviled did not revile in return instead He committed Himself to Him who judges righteously. He wants us also not to repay evil for evil as He will repay. Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. 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 12:17–19.

Go the second mile

You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also. And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two. Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away - Matthew 5:38-42.

Love your enemies

But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet your brethren only, what do you do more than others? Do not even the tax collectors do so?  Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect - Matthew 5:44,45.

Overcome evil with good

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 -  Romans 12:20,21.

                   Let us not repay evil for evil but wait for the Lord and commit ourselves to Him who judges righteously. Do not say, “I will recompense evil”; Wait for the Lord, and He will save you - Proverbs 20:22. If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you - John 15:18,19. 

                                                                                             

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Let us not repay evil for evil but live peaceably with all. We commit ourselves to You who judge righteously. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.