Romans 12: 14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. 17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Tit for tat laws are just, but they are not merciful, and if we desire the peace and good will the Bible speaks of, then we’ll need to reconsider and decide upon a different way of resolving grievances and wrongs, when done to ourselves, in harmony with what Jesus would do when in similar situations.
Romans 12: 18 If it be possible, as much as lies in you, live peaceably with all men. 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. 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.
[Testimonies Vol. 4 pp 349] Self is difficult to conquer. Human depravity in every form is not easily brought into subjection to the Spirit of Christ. But all should be impressed with the fact that unless this victory is gained through Christ, there is no hope for them. The victory can be gained; for nothing is impossible with God. By His assisting grace, all evil temper, all human depravity, may be overcome. Every Christian must learn of Christ, “who, when He was reviled, reviled not again.”
1st Corinthians 6:1 Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints? 6 But brother goes to law with brother, and that before the unbelievers. 7 Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because you go to law one with another.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!