Since i assume it can lead to “Selfish ambitions”? And one might assume it will quiet down over times. And proving your innocence correctly.
Or do you think there are times when you must address it? Just curious about your views on it?
By coincidence, this morning I was reading the first letter or Peter, chapter 3. “Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult” (verse 9). Most of the time I discipline myself to make no reply to insults. But Peter went further. He said to give a blessing instead. Does anybody know an example of this? By keeping my mouth shut when I’m insulted (and I don’t even always do that), I feel like I’m only halfway in my behavior toward what Peter said to do.
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I think typical insults can be based on people’s opinions, ethnic, value system?
Although then again. I have said i dont like paganism which… there is that personal opinion type of thing interms of loyalty to God.
But i guess its more, if someone insults you personally type of thing? I think, even if you do a witty insult that will make a person think twice? I think problem is… if one lives by the sword (In a verbal abusive sense, then it can lead to self harm, evil thoughts) So i am trying now to hold my tongue whenever i hear certain insults or acts of rage.
And i have some impulsive issues that i am not proud of. I will just pray to God, and ask for his wisdom! And thank you for the response ^^
The Bible has a lot to say about taming the tongue and turning the other cheek. I admit that I am not always the best at this, but something that I have found helpful is to ask the individual questions rather than returning insults with insults. I also like to share what Christ has done in my life, as this is harder for the individual to discredit. And if they do so, it looks bad on their part. Hope this helps! : )
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I did think of an example of someone returning a blessing for a curse. Most of the insults I hear are while praying outside abortion clinics, and sometimes the insults go on nearly nonstop. One day, a pro-abortion demonstrator said to one of the 40 Days for Life leaders, “I’m glad your father is dead” (the leader’s father had founded a pro-life group).
“So am I,” answered the insulted leader. “He’s with Jesus, and that’s where I want you to be too.”
I don’t think I could do better than that.
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God bless you. Thats a nice answer honestly ^^
God is good!
Jesus teaches to stop the cycle of harm by refusing to return evil for evil, encouraging love for enemies instead of seeking retribution. Eye for an Eye sermon on the Mount.Its a hard one for people to do.