Do what to my enemies?

Last week we read

Matthew 5:43-44 ⁴³ “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ ⁴⁴ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.

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Most of you were a little surprised and were left with questions. This week we're going to read and talk about Romans 12:19-21

¹⁹ Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. ²⁰ On the contrary:

“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.

In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”

²¹ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

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So ask yourself

1. Why shouldn’t we take revenge? Who does the “getting even”?

2. What should we do then when somebody hurts us?

3. Why do you think Paul gave these actions and didn’t just tell us to say “God bless you”?

4. What is the result for helping your enemies?