Returning Good For Evil
Returning good for evil is one of the most difficult things in the Christian life. The human is “eye for an eye” (Mt.5:38), or “Love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy” (Mt.5:43), or maybe even “Salute your brethren only” (Mt.5:47).
The Christian is to practice returning good for evil (Rom.12:17, 20-21; I Pet.3:9). Christ prayed and died for his enemies (Lk.23:34; Jn.15:13). Stephen prayed for his murderers (Acts 7:60).
The Christian believes in letting the Lord take vengeance (Rom.12:19).
The Christian believes in doing good unto all men, even his enemies (Gal.6:10). If this were followed by all men, there would be no murderers, no spite work, no discord — nothing but good will. This is the best life to live.
Christ’s way brings peace and happiness, but he who lives contrary has bitterness and misery.