![]() Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”ħ. Proverbs 20:22 Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the LORD, and he will avenge you. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Romans 12:17-19 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.”Ħ. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you. ![]() If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. Matthew 5:38-48 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth. Show no pity: life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.ĥ. The rest of the people will hear of this and be afraid, and never again will such an evil thing be done among you. ![]() Deuteronomy 19:19-21 then do to the false witness as that witness intended to do to the other party. Leviticus 24:17 Anyone who takes the life of a human being is to be put to death.Ĥ. But whoever kills another person must be put to death. “The law will be the same for the foreigner as for those from your own country. Whoever kills another person’s animal must give that person another animal to take its place. Anyone who injures another person must be injured in the same way in return. Leviticus 24:19-22 And whoever causes an injury to a neighbor must receive the same kind of injury in return: Broken bone for broken bone, eye for eye, tooth for tooth. 17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit a of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. But if there is further injury, then the punishment that must be paid is life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, burn for burn, wound for wound, and bruise for bruise.”Ģ. ![]() If there is no further injury, the man who caused the accident must pay money-whatever amount the woman’s husband says and the court allows. "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.1. Exodus 21:22-25 “Suppose two men are fighting and hit a pregnant woman, causing the baby to come out. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. ![]() "You are the salt of the earth but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men. "Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. "Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. "Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. "Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. ![]()
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