Tuesday, August 02, 2011

Revenge is Not Worth It

[19] 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.” [20] 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.” [21] Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

(Romans 12:19-21 ESV)

Tehran, Iran (CNN) -- A woman blinded in an acid attack seven years ago said Sunday she stopped the "eye for an eye" punishment for her attacker because "such revenge is not worth it." 
A physician was to drop acid -- under legal supervision -- into the eyes of Majid Movahedi on Sunday, according to Fars News Agency, to punish him for throwing acid in Bahrami's face. The act disfigured her face and blinded her. 
"I never intended to allow Majid to be blinded," Ameneh Bahrami told CNN. "... Each of us, individually, must try and treat others with respect and kindness in order to have a better society."
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1 comment:

Phil said...

In "an eye for an eye," was Israel being directed toward injustice?

Will Hell be unjust?

Clearly, as an individual, I am to express Christian charity, even toward those who are cruel toward me.

But what about that servant of God who is called to use the sword in the cause of justice?

Is there such a thing as justice in this life?

4:33 PM

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