"See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men."
1 Thessalonians 5:15
This is a good reminder that we get nowhere by "paying back" those that have harmed or hurt us. It doesn't matter who started it--we need to be the ones to end it by letting go of our anger and desire for vengeance and turning to the Lord. He will replay, if it is needed, but he asks us to "ever follow that which is good."
Letting go is hard; we want things to be fair and just. Let's remember though that a completely just world would condemn us as well, and doing as God wishes and letting him be the judge allows everyone more time to repent and a better chance for a better outcome when that day comes... including of course ourselves. :)
Today, let's avoid offering or returning evil to anyone. Let's do and be good, and make things always better and never worse, as we follow God's instructions/commandments that will lead us back to him and eternal joy.
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