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Forbidden by our Lord Le 19:18; Pr 24:17,29; Mt 5:39-41; Ro 12:17,19; 1Th 5:15;1Pe 3:9
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Rebuked by Christ Lu 9:54,55
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Inconsistent with Christian spirit Lu 9:55
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Proceeds from a spiteful heart Eze 25:15
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INSTEAD OF TAKING, WE SHOULD
- Trust in God Pr 20:22; Ro 12:16
- Exhibit love Le 19:18; Lu 6:35
- Give place to wrath Ro 12:19
- Exercise forbearance Mt 5:38-41
- Bless Ro 12:14
- Overcome others by kindness Pr 25:21,22; Ro 12:20
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Be thankful for being kept from taking 1Sa 25:32,33
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The wicked are earnest after Jer 20:10
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Punishment for Eze 25:15-17; Am 1:11,12
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Exemplified
- Simon and Levi Ge 34:25
- Samson Jud 15:7,8; 16:28-30
- Joab 2Sa 3:27
- Absalom 2Sa 13:23-29
- Jezebel 1Ki 19:2
- Ahab 1Ki 22:26
- Haman Es 3:8-15
- Edomites Eze 25:12
- Philistines Eze 25:15
- Herodias Mr 6:19-24
- James and John Lu 9:54
- Chief priests Ac 5:33
- Jews Ac 7:54,59; 23:12