Romans 13:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Several passages given in the scriptures deal with a Christian’s conduct in the public and private square and those undergirding principles are to govern our behaviors and deportments as we intermingle with our fellow citizens, and with the government, even if we may not share their views on certain matters.
To recompense to no man evil for evil will go a long way in bridging the partisan divide in politics, which has deteriorated significantly in recent years. Christians should never threaten those with whom they do not agree politically, and if one takes out an ad in the New York times, defaming another, a true Christian is not to respond in like currency.
Again, the passage we just read states that persons should provide things that are honest in the sight of all men. The tendency to dig up dirt on your political rival, especially when such dirt is being manipulated and exaggerated to bring out the worst in another is not something that any Christian should do.
Romans 13:20 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. 21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!