2 Samuel 13:28 Absalom ordered his men, “Listen! When Amnon is in high spirits from drinking wine and I say to you, ‘Strike Amnon down,’ then kill him. Don’t be afraid. Haven’t I given you this order? Be strong and brave.” Justice and revenge can sometimes look like cousins. It can be hard to tellContinue reading “2 Samuel 13:28 Banished”
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Judges 15:7 Revenge
Judges 15:7 Samson said to them, “Since you’ve acted like this, I swear that I won’t stop until I get my revenge on you.” Revenge can be a powerful emotion. Justice and revenge can’t occupy the same territory. They are incompatible. Once the spirit of revenge enters, it is never satisfied. Revenge leads to warContinue reading “Judges 15:7 Revenge”
Honest Words – Psalm 109:6-12
Psalm 109: 6-126 Appoint someone evil to oppose my enemy;let an accuser stand at his right hand.7 When he is tried, let him be found guilty,and may his prayers condemn him.8 May his days be few;may another take his place of leadership.9 May his children be fatherlessand his wife a widow.10 May his children be wandering beggars;may they be drivenContinue reading “Honest Words – Psalm 109:6-12”
Final Word
2 Sam 16:12 “It may be that the Lord will look upon my misery and restore to me his covenant blessing instead of his curse today.” Sometimes we can get very discouraged when we take an update as the final word on the subject. It can be very discouraging to hear a statement about aContinue reading “Final Word”
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