Revenge

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

Christ an example of forbearing Isa 53:7; 1Pe 2:23

Rebuked by Christ Lu 9:54,55

Inconsistent with Christian spirit Lu 9:55

Proceeds from a spiteful heart Eze 25:15

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

Keep others from taking 1Sa 24:10; 25:24-31; 26:9

Be thankful for being kept from taking 1Sa 25:32,33

The wicked are earnest after Jer 20:10

Punishment for Eze 25:15-17; Am 1:11,12

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