Hatred, Anger and Vengeance – Part 4

Hatred, Anger and Vengeance – What does the Bible say about it? – Part 4

Hatred is a strong word. I have had hatred, anger and vengeful thoughts multiple times in my life. And I have had to learn what I really needed to think about and how to control these thoughts in order to get along with God, myself and others. It is still a work in progress, but a good one. The topic of hatred, anger and vengeance are used multiple times in the Bible, and by God and Christ, of all people. But there is a good purpose to God’s type of hatred, His anger and vengeance. However, our anger, hatred and vengeance do not compare with God’s and do not produce God’s righteousness (James 1:20)! This week I will talk about God’s view of hatred, anger and vengeance, using the Bible as the go to reference book of choice…cont’d.

Last, Christ did not hold back in His knowledge of how true Christians would be treated by the world (Matt. 10:22). Is it any wonder that at times followers of Christ feel like we have the weight of the world on our shoulders (John 15:19)? Not to mention the fact that we may be fighting with our own sinful flesh at times (1 John 1:8, 9).That all being said; our sins were carried for us at the cross, so we should not dwell on them endlessly and if we are bearing others burdens give them to Christ (1 Peter 2:24, Psalm 68:19). When we are feeling weighted by troubles and problems, this is when we need Christ most. All we have to do is wait on Him (Psalm 27:14). This is all He has ever asked of us to do when we are at our lowest. Wait on Christ, He will and does renew our strength daily… (Isaiah 40:31).

Darrell

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