A lot of people like to talk about karma, a true Christian would not use this word. Another thing, the action associated with karma in the Christian world, a Christian should not wish this upon someone or pray for it. Romans 12:17 reads,
"Repay no one evil for evil, have regards for good things in the sight of all men"
You can also tie this verse into my blog about forgiving others. One must not try to seek out revenge on another person, or wish revenge on another person. I have had this problem for awhile, where I have held grudges on other people for years at a time. I have even accomplished revenge on another person. It did not take away what the person did to me, or erase the action. So what is the point of seeking revenge on another person, there is none. Plus as I stated in previous blog, one must try to find the good in another person and try to understand why a person might act the way they do. God might of had you cross their path to help them in life, or to attempt to. The verse states to find good in all men. If a person refuse to change their ways, one must look at Romans 12:19,
"Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay," says the Lord"
With that said, if a person leaves well enough alone and carry on with their life, God will take care of any harm in their life. But one must realize it is not Christian like to wish bad on another person. Even if this person happen to make you cry. People have to realize that it is alright to shed tears, even if you are of the male counterpart. It kind of upsets me when one says when a male crys, they are refer to as weak. understand that Psalm 126:5-6 reads.
"Those who sow in tears, shall reap in joy. He who continually goes forth weeping, Bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, Bringing his sheaves with him."
So it is alright to cry, but to be fill with anger afterwards can effect how God looks at the situation. For Galatians 6:8 reads,
"For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life."
Of the flesh is the same as worldly things, which God has stated not to be tempted to these things. Being tempted to these things is giving access to the Devil into ones life. Which will plant the seed to seek revenge on another. Once a person has seek revenge on another, it then causes problems in their life.Galatians 6:7 reads,
"Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap."
What a man sows, refers to what a mans actions are. Whether they are good or bad, God will see to it that the person is effected by those actions, whether good or bad. So if a person does bad upon you, a Christian should realize down the line that God will take care or it, but at the same time not wish of it on the person. Which is stated in Galatians 6:10,
"Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith."
As I have stated before, one must still try to be kind to all even if one does harm upon them. Another verse to look at to see what a person that seeks revenge is Proverbs 22:8,
"He who sows iniquity will reap sorrow, And the rod of his anger will fail."
Which is also another example of why anger is not good for a person. Take a look at Job 16:16-21,
"My face is flushed from weeping, And on my eyelids is the shadow of death; Although no violence is in my hands, And my prayer is pure. "O earth, do not cover my blood, And let my cry have no resting place! Surely even now my witness is in heaven, And my evidence is on high. My friends scorn me; My eyes pour out tears to God. Oh, That one might plead for man with God, as man pleads for his neighbor!"
Understand that I am not saying people do not have their weak points at time, but at the same time, God knows when your request is pure. As seen in this verse, a man pleas with God. He is obvious upset, but at the same time does not wish violence.
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