This was borrowed from a friend. I agreed so much, I needed to share it. Thanks, Mike, for the reminder. Nicole
"freedom from tyranny
"By his willingly renouncing self-defiance, the Christian affirms his absolute adherence to Jesus, and his freedom from the tyranny of his own ego."
-Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Payback, getting even, revenge - no matter what you call it - is an exaltation of self. It communicates who is truly on the throne of your heart, you. And when you are driven by revenge, you live in tyranny. You are ruled by an evil master who deceives you into believing that revenge is the key to your cell.
Instead of seeking the opportunity to "repay evil with evil", remember that the key to the prison of revenge is forgivness. The door is unlocked when you...
Love your enemy. Pray for those who persecute you.
-Jesus (Matthew 5)"
Mike Park
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