The LORD tests the righteous,
But the wicked and the one who loves violence His soul hates.
Romans 12:17-21
"Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, butrather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. Therefore
“ If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
If he is thirsty, give him a drink;
For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.”
“ If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
If he is thirsty, give him a drink;
For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.”
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."
I feel like when God inspired Romans 12:21, he was thinking about how I would feel at this exact moment and what he'd need to say to calm me down.
The violence is awful. The repaying of peaceful protest with brutality is horrible. This is wrong, in every way. Wrong.
I love that God is a God of peace, forgiveness, and love. And at times like this, I really need that reminder to forgive. To forgive those police, to love those who agree with this violence, to have mercy towards the media outlets that love showing this kind of news in other countries, but refuse to pay attention when it happens in their own country.
Peace. Forgiveness. Mercy.
Our God is a good God. I couldn't be more glad to know Him, especially in hard times like this.
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