How should you respond to someone who is determined to get revenge for pain and suffering caused by another person’s deliberate acts of aggression? Have you found it next to impossible to communicate with a person who is determined to get revenge?
I read about a soldier who was wounded by a sniper. He became so angry, he impulsively stood up and began shooting erratically to get revenge. He was then killed by the sniper. Although this is an unusual situation, out-of-control anger creates vulnerabilities that often prove to be regrettable.
If you’re the recipient of someone’s anger, if possible go and make amends to that person. Making amends includes correcting inappropriate behavior and apologizing. Micah 6:8 points out what is required in making things right. “Be fair, just, and merciful, and walk humbly with God.” While this is difficult, the Lord God will give you courage and strength to do it.
But you, Lord our God, are compassionate and forgiving,
although we have rebelled against you.
~Daniel 9:9 God’s Word Translation
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