Life
is progressively in transition, moving forward rather than standing still. We often
find ourselves at a crossroads where pressure nudges us to make a decision to keep
moving in some direction. Consider the mother and father whose adult son had
been murdered. It is still devastating for them to remember, after a decade of
grief, because healing may progress very slowly.
Forgiveness was extended to the
killer, but discontent lingers even though the murderer received the death
sentence. Forgiveness can be difficult when perpetrators refuse to seek
forgiveness for the pain they've inflicted. Christians need to pursue forgiveness
for having hurt others as well as to forgive those who have hurt and offended
them.
Vengeance will neither satisfy nor hasten
healing. God's word has specific instructions for managing revenge. First, turn
it over to him. "Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says the Lord." Another
directive is, "Be angry, but do not sin. Do not let the sun go down on
your anger." Life at the crossroads offers choices that can bring healing
and goodness to you and others.
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