As we continue to learn about the Christian lifestyle from the letter the Missionary Paul wrote to the Church in Rome, this week we look at more love in action.
In Romans 12:17-19 Paul writes: “Do not repay evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.”
Since we are living not only before God, but also before people, we need to think carefully what we say and do, so that we will appear honorable in the public arena.
God is sovereign over our lives. Therefore, if someone has done us wrong, if is not our responsibility to look for revenge, or to “pay them back.” We have to turn the whole situation into the hands of God our Heavenly Father. We give the whole situation over to him, to rectify however he sees fit.
If we do not relinquish the problem to God, we are no better than gang members who participate in the seemingly unending retaliation killings in our country.
If we remain calm when someone has offended us, we set a wonderful example of Christian living, which could lead to reconciliation with the person who treated us unjustly, and may win them over. In this way we attract others to our savior and best friend Jesus!
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