Often the mind is a negotiating chamber. What do you mean? It is a breeding ground for justifying sin. It gives life to the following thoughts:
Look what she did to me. It is only right that I do it to her.
You hurt me; I’m going to hurt you more.
I’ll show you; you will never hurt me again.
Two can play that game.
Tick for tack – watch your back!
I can’t believe they did this to me; I want revenge!
Payback is a _____!
Note 2 self: It is in the nature of man to want to get even. We tell ourselves that getting revenge is the right thing to do. However, Proverbs 2:12 warns us of the following, “A person may think their own ways are right, but the LORD weighs the heart.” In other words, just because we think something is right – doesn’t make it right. God will judge our hearts and examine what is in them. Deuteronomy 32:35 gives us a directive. “It is mine to avenge; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; their day of disaster is near, and their doom rushes upon them.” God is pretty clear here; it is His job to pay back those who have wronged us. Do we really think we can do a better job than God? Just take a moment and reflect upon how God has repaid us for our wrongdoings – exactly! God does not need our help. When we seek revenge, we often hurt ourselves in the process. The bottom line is this – stay in our lane and let God do His job.
Blessings to you all, my friends.
Daniel
The Note 2 Self Guy