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Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine. I will
repay says the Lord.’ To the contrary, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if your enemy is thirsty, give him
something to drink; for by doing so you will heap burning coals on his head. Do not overcome by evil, but
overcome evil with good. Romans 12:19-21 (ESV)
In the New Testament, what does Scripture teach about justice and how God’s people should deal with their
enemies or those who have wronged them? Scripture declares that ‘vengeance’ is the Lord’s. How does this
philosophy correlate to acts of terrorism? With this truth in mind, is it possible for any individual to claim a
terrorist act in the name of Christ?
Instructions
- In a minimum 100-word initial post, respond to the following prompt:
a. From a Biblical perspective, how do God’s instructions contrast with the actions of many modern-day
terrorist acts?
b. How does Scripture command believers to overcome evil in the world?
Sample Solution
