Romans 12:19 - 21 - Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.If vengeance needs to be dealt out to anyone it will come from God directly (in his timing) or through his appointed governmental means (Romans 13). To disobey Romans 12 in this way, is a wicked deed to say the least.
We actually just got done talking about this text in our home group tonight. Believing God, that He will one day make all things right is a faith issue that has to take root in our hearts lest we be overcome by a desire for revenge. Ponder the immense difference between human revenge and God's (Revelation 14). God will take care of things. We are called to press on through loving and righteous speech and deed.
Consider as well how deeply we desire for mercy from God for our own sin, but long to see immediate justice given to others.
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This vicious, terribly misguided action makes me sick in heart and stomach. How does this murder truly accomplish anything for those who oppose abortion?
Abortion is definitely wrong, and those who have had their eyes spiritually opened to its true horror can see that it is a form of murder. However, those who have not yet had their eyes opened *don't see it.* How can we, who claim to be of Christ, murder people for what they do not yet see spiritually??
For all people who are not Christians-- please don't think that all, or most, or anywhere *close* to most, Christians are in sympathy with the murderer of George Tiller. We are not. I have to seriously wonder if the person who committed this crime even understands the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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