“Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me.” Micah 7:8. This may express the feelings of a man or woman downtrodden and oppressed. Our enemy may put out our light for a season. There is sure hope…
Read MoreBut I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. -Matthew 5:44-45.
Read MoreBut I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. -Matthew 5:39.
Read More“Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it.” Revelation 2:17. My heart,…
Read MoreYou therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. -Matthew 5:48.
Read MoreDo not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you. Proverbs 20:22. Be not in haste. Let anger cool down. Say nothing and do nothing to avenge yourself. You will be sure to act unwisely if you take up the cudgels and fight your own battles;…
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