Category Archives: Eye for Eye

Is grace transforming? 

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Mercy is not effectively received unless it is shown, for God’s mercy transforms. If God’s mercy does not take root in the heart, it is not experienced. Forgiveness not shown is forgiveness not known. Continue reading →

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Heap burning coals on his head?

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

What does it mean that you will heap burning coals on his head”? 5 ways burning coals are understood.

And, six guidelines (when you feel like getting revenge). Continue reading →

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When you feel like getting revenge

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Wisdomforlife

Seven responses when you feel like getting revenge.  Continue reading →

Posted in Abuse, Anger, attitudes of unity, Behavior, Bitterness, Broken Relationships, Christian life, Conflict, Divorce, Eye for Eye, Flesh vs. Spirit, Forgiveness, Revenge, Wisdom | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Can we reconcile pro-life with capital punishment?

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Wisdomforlife

NT Wright (who is so brilliant on many subjects) is clearly wrong to suggest that, “you can’t reconcile being pro-life on abortion and pro-death on the death penalty.” This is a surprisingly simplistic view of what the Bible teaches. Please hear me out on this. Opposing abortion and supporting the death penalty are both pro-life positions. Continue reading →

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Guarding cherished resentments

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Wisdomforlife

A woman who was sexually abused and struggling to be free from anger and bitterness toward her abuser made a powerful acknowledgment when she said, “I began to move toward freedom when I got to a place where I refused to tie my soul to the one who hurt me.” Continue reading →

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