Christians are not to execute vengeance.[1] They are to leave vengeance to the Lord.[2] The Lord uses the State, criminals, terrorists, and other evil-doers to execute (unwittingly) His vengeance.[3]
Notes
1. Proverbs 20:22; 24:29; Matthew 5:38-48; 1 Corinthians 6:7; 1 Thessalonians 5:15; 1 Peter 3:9; Revelation 13:10; #79
2. Romans 12:17-21; Deuteronomy 32:35
3. Romans 13:1,4; Isaiah 10:5-14; 13:1-5; #47
References
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