Friday, December 4, 2009

Internal Divisions – Day 5

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. - Romans 12:17


It’s a sad reality that people hurt us occasionally – intentionally or unintentionally. We don’t have any control over that, but we do have control over our responses. Paul reminds us to react as Jesus did, and he even gives us a reason why: God will ultimately deal with all wrongs. So we don’t have to get revenge; God will deal justly with everyone. God’s answer when we get hurt isn’t, “Get over it”; it’s “I’ll take care of it. Just trust me.” Knowing that, it’s easier for us to allow God to resolve situations instead of addressing them ourselves.

Are you refusing to live at peace with someone?

According to this Scripture, what should you do?

Ask God to help you give him control of the difficult situations of your life.

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