Practicing Christian Leadership, Student Workbook, SW11

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4. Confidence that this trial is momentary and preparing us for the true glory to come

a. 2 Cor. 4.15-17

b. 1 Pet. 1.7

D. The problem of vengeance and forgiveness : ought we encourage sufferers to seek justice and/or vengeance against those who have done evil against them?

1. We are to counsel others never to pay evil for evil, for vengeance belongs to the Lord alone, Rom. 12.17-21.

2. Blessing accompanies those who do not answer or respond in kind.

a. 1 Pet. 3.9

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b. Luke 6.27-30

3. In all things, the upside-down ethic of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ must govern all we do, for our citizenship is not here, but in heaven, with Christ.

a. Phil. 3.20-21

b. Col. 3.1-3

c. Luke 12.32-34