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Nahum · #1 02-13-2008, 12:41 PM

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Is it wrong to pray for God's vengeance against wicked enemies?

Sherri · #2 02-13-2008, 12:45 PM

I have pondered this too, as we have been in a similar situation. David prayed for vengeance on those who had wronged him in several Psalms. But somehow, I just couldn't do it. We had to put it all in God's hands. Thankfully our hearts have healed and we are in a place of great blessing. Whatever happens to the others is up to God, not us.

rgcraig · #3 02-13-2008, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sherri

I have pondered this too, as we have been in a similar situation. David prayed for vengeance on those who had wronged him in several Psalms. But somehow, I just couldn't do it. We had to put it all in God's hands. Thankfully our hearts have healed and we are in a place of great blessing. Whatever happens to the others is up to God, not us.

I think I would always choose this for myself too. I believe that is left up for God to take care and I would need to spend my time praying for my healing and protection from the situation.

DividedThigh · #4 02-13-2008, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

Question:

Is it wrong to pray for God's vengeance against wicked enemies?

i cant give you a definitive answer on that one, i usually start recovering when i start to pray for those that wrong me, however, i find it difficult to have a good spirit if i am still harboring anger and hurt toward them so i have to let it go. He will take care of them i have learned, and does a nice job, much better than me, really, it isnt easy to let it go though, bless you bro, dt

Ron · #5 02-13-2008, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

Question:

Is it wrong to pray for God's vengeance against wicked enemies?

How about this:

We are to pray for enemies, for God to bless them.
I did this, and God blessed them!!!!

Last year he made 800,000 bucks in earnings!!!

Woaaaaa, God"??

I thought we were just supposed to go through the motions????

You were supposed to fry thier hides!

Then I put the shoes on the other foot.

What if it was me that did something worthy of divine retribution?

Lam 3:22 It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
Lam 3:23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.

Then I am grateful that I prayed mercy.

God will fix what is wrong!

mizpeh · #6 02-24-2008, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

Question:

Is it wrong to pray for God's vengeance against wicked enemies?

Yes. On the cross Jesus didn't ask God to punish his persecutors. He's our example. It's no longer eye for an eye.

Barb · #7 02-24-2008, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mizpeh

Yes. On the cross Jesus didn't ask God to punish his persecutors. He's our example. It's no longer eye for an eye.

This is true...God will take care of His business.

And Felicity's words from a few posts back are true as well..."God however, did take care of Saul in time."

When God does His thing and metes out judgment, it is not a pretty thing. Our prayer should be, "Lord, have mercy!!"