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“THINKABOUTIT” THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Thursday; July 10, 2008

                                     

           What happens when someone does us wrong?  How do we react when someone violates our deepest trust or harm us either physically or emotionally?  What do we do when someone offends us to the point that would be considered a personal injustice?

          When we are wronged, some of us would have to admit our desire to “get even” while even others might confess a yearning to get ahead through one-upmanship.  Rationally, this seems only right; but, if we hope to be true children of God, the appropriate response is to forgive.  I have to be honest, if it were up to me, revenge doesn’t sound like a bad idea; but, when we open the Book of God, we see that wise people seek to move on with our lives.  Even before Jesus told His disciples to turn the other cheek, the wise King Solomon observed, “Do not say, ‘I will repay evil’; Wait for the Lord, and He will save you.” (Proverbs 20:22).

          I guess when it’s all boiled down we have a choice.  We can either payback people or please God.

          Think about it!  For the Madison Avenue Church of Christ; this is Charlie Wharton.

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