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Today we look at a proverb that relates to one aspect of the Divine mystery of providence of God. As Christians we need not worry about seeking revenge to any wrong we perceive done to us. God is in control of all things in this world and He will avenge all injustice. The LORD is a righteous judge and will no allow evil to go unpunished:
"Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good." (Romans 12:9-21).
Why bad things happen to good people is often a question beyond our understanding. The wisdom and knowledge of God as well as His judgement are unsearchable, we read this in Romans 11:33ff. We do however know that the very nature of God is faithful and true and therefore He is true to His word when He speaks of bringing vengeance. Therefore, let us seek to do good by His grace that we may please Him whom by all things were created:
"For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist." (Colossians 1:16,17).
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