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Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:17-21


Every one of us knows what it feels like to be mistreated by someone else. Maybe it was a case of our actions being misunderstood or our motives being mischaracterized. Maybe it was being cheated in a financial transaction or being slandered or falsely accused. Whether the offense is small or large, the natural tendency is for us to want to get even. We want the person who has hurt us to experience the pain we feel. We want the person who has caused us grief to know the weight of tears. Although this is a natural reaction, it is not the right reaction. Rather than getting even, we are commanded to leave vengeance in God's hands. He is more than capable of seeing to it that justice is done.

In Peter's description of the suffering of the Lord, he wrote, “Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously” (1 Peter 2:23). Rather than seeking justice, Jesus instead asked for forgiveness for those who were doing Him wrong. Instead of speaking the word that would have brought legions of angels to His side, He remained silent. Jesus would have been fully justified in unleashing the power of creation on those who mocked Him, beat Him, spit on Him and nailed Him to the cross. But He did not. If Jesus can trust God in such circumstances, we can do the same in the face of the far lesser insults and injuries we endure.

Today's Growth Principle:
We will never be able to forgive others unless we are willing to trust God to do what is right on our behalf.

Hi everyone!

Good morning.
You are welcome to today's message (Monday) the 13th of March, 2023 and titled!

WHY DO WE QUARREL, FIGHT AND KILL EACH OTHER?

Here is the conversation.
Today, when you look around us what do we notice? We hear lots of shouts, harsh words, quarrels, fightings, agonies and several other unwholesome behaviours.

What could inform ALL of these unfortunate circumstances you may ask?

Here is the scriptural answer!

Love is patient and kind; it is not jealous or conceited or proud; love is not ill-mannered or selfish or irritable; love does not keep a record of wrongs; love is not happy with evil, but is happy with the truth.

Love never gives up; and its faith, hope, and patience never fail.
1 Corinthians 13:4‭-‬7 GNT

Conclusion
Hear me!
God is LOVE. He created us to live together regardless of our tribes or traditions.

The Bible has thought us to love each other and give to the less privileged.

If you live and walk in love you will discover that you will be fulfilled with JOY, TRUTH and HAPPINESS. Amen.

LET US PRAY

Heavenly Father, I am troubled deep inside for all the wrong and sinful things i have done.

Please have Mercy on me and forgive me for all of my sins.

Have pity on me and please do not turn Your back on me. I desperately need you.

Be with me, comfort and protect me and help me get through all these that i caused.

I am guilty and i confess. I live and walk in LOVE today and forever in the mighty name of Jesus Christ I have prayed. Amen!