>> Verses to Scan (NIV)
- Leviticus 19:18 “ ‘Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.’ ”
- Romans 12:19 Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.
>> Websites to check
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- http://www.arcoc.org/Articles/The Christian's Posture Toward Terrorism.htm One Christian’s response to terrorism.
- http://www.christianitytoday.com/bc/2002/004/2.7.html “Vengeance Is Whose?” by Todd Hertz, explores the theme of revenge in The Count of Monte Cristo (for all you film nuts out there).
- http://www.christianitytoday.com/cl/2000/006/13.10.html Check out the article “I’m So Angry!” for ideas on how to cope with anger.
- http://www.christianitytoday.com/moi/2000/006/nov/15.15.html “How Lincoln Destroyed Enemies,” a quick read on bypassing revenge.
>> Thoughts to Ponder
- Sometimes horrible things happen, sparking feelings of revenge and bitterness that aren’t easy to release. If thoughts of revenge are a hard habit to break, seek wise counsel. Talk with a youth pastor or someone else you trust about how you feel. Don’t be afraid to ask that person to pray for you.
>> Books to Read
- Reality Check (Clearwater Crossing Series #2) by Laura Peyton Roberts, the story of a teen girl’s struggle with the desire for revenge.
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