Recompense to no man evil for evil (we are not to repay evil in like kind, but rather with the very opposite). Provide things honest in the sight of men (the Christian is exhorted to take careful forethought that his manner of life and his outward expression conforms to, and is honestly representative of, what he is, a Child of God). If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men (the Believer has no control over the conduct of another, but the idea is that the initiative in disturbing the peace is never to lie with the Christian). Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves (proclaims action respecting fellow human beings), but rather give place unto wrath (speaks of Gods Wrath, and means to leave room for it and not take Gods proper Work out of His Hands): for it is written, Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, saith the Lord ([Lev. 19:18] the righting of wrong is to be committed to the Lord). Therefore if your enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink (we should treat our enemies with goodness): for in so doing you shall heap coals of fire on his head (coals of fire were taken from the Brazen Altar, a Type of the Cross, and placed on the Altar of Incense; the Cross diverted judgment to intercession, of which the Altar of Incense was a type; by showing kindness to an enemy, we are diverting judgment, and showing mercy which God has shown us). Be not overcome of evil (dont meet evil with evil, which only breeds more evil), but overcome evil with good (the initiative has changed from evil to good). -Romans 12:17-21 out of the Expositors Study Bible
Posted on: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 03:51:23 +0000
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