'What It Means To Say Eye For An Eye'
I'm sure we all could quickly come up with one, two or even several names of people that have hurt, betrayed, lied and/or offended us.
Our first human response is usually to want nothing to do with them any longer and maybe even try to hurt them in return by snubbing them or worse. Isn't there a bible verse that says something like an "eye for an eye"?
The "eye for an eye" quote comes from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. Let's take a closer look at what it says:
"38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as …show more content…
The bible tells us the real battle is against satan. So we must acknowledge what is behind people's bad behavior.
"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places." Ephesians 6:12
I want to offer you encouragement for when you are battling the thought of praying for someone that has hurt you.
God sees and He is big enough to handle your raw feelings and emotions. Tell Him all about your pain. God knows what you are thinking anyways. You don't have to hide them or pretend you feel differently. It's ok to not be ok with the harm others have caused you. However, after you tell God all about your pain, humbly pray for your offender - asking God to bless them. And, it is ok to tell God you are having a hard time praying for the ones that have hurt you.
As we spend time with the Lord in prayer, He offers a great exchange. He will fill us with the fruits of the Spirit and transform us into who He wants us to be. We need to stand on the truth of who Christ is and who we are in
Our first human response is usually to want nothing to do with them any longer and maybe even try to hurt them in return by snubbing them or worse. Isn't there a bible verse that says something like an "eye for an eye"?
The "eye for an eye" quote comes from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. Let's take a closer look at what it says:
"38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as …show more content…
The bible tells us the real battle is against satan. So we must acknowledge what is behind people's bad behavior.
"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places." Ephesians 6:12
I want to offer you encouragement for when you are battling the thought of praying for someone that has hurt you.
God sees and He is big enough to handle your raw feelings and emotions. Tell Him all about your pain. God knows what you are thinking anyways. You don't have to hide them or pretend you feel differently. It's ok to not be ok with the harm others have caused you. However, after you tell God all about your pain, humbly pray for your offender - asking God to bless them. And, it is ok to tell God you are having a hard time praying for the ones that have hurt you.
As we spend time with the Lord in prayer, He offers a great exchange. He will fill us with the fruits of the Spirit and transform us into who He wants us to be. We need to stand on the truth of who Christ is and who we are in