When We’re Wronged


When We’re Wronged
February 4

Read:  1 Peter 2:19 - 23

When you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God. – Peter 2:20

The Bible In One year
Leviticus  24 – 27

Its natural to want to defend ourselves again injustice and to strike back. But if we’re quiet and peaceful when others mistreat and persecute us, we are responding in a Chirst like way. God wants to develop in us qualities that are unnatural for us. Anyone can be patient when everything’s going his or her way. The greater virtue is to remain calm and controlled under provocation (1 Peter 2:20).

Fenelon, a 17 century theologian, put in this way: “Don’t be so upset when evil men and women defraud you. Let them do as they please; just seek to do the will of God… Silent peace and sweet fellowship with God will repay you for every evil thing done against you. Fix your eyes on God.” He allows painful situations to come into your life, and according to Fenelon, “He does this for your benefit.”

For our benefit? Indeed! As we respond to injustice in a Christ like way, our anxiety, insecurity, and pessimism will be transformed into tranquility, stability, and hope.

Why do we lash our when we’re mistreated? Why are we so quick to defend ourselves or to seek revenge? Is it not that we place too much value on our own comfort and rights? If so, we must pray, echoing the words of Augustine, “Heal me of this lust of mine to always vindicate myself.” – David Roper

Life can be live with joy and peace
Amid its heartache and pain
For with God’s help our hate can cease
And peace and justice will reign. – D. De Haan

The best way to respond to wrong is to do what’s right. 

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