An All-Important Theme

[skyblue888]

When David heard the tidings of the death of Nabal, he gave thanks that God had taken vengeance into His own hands. He [David] had been restrained from evil, and the Lord had returned the wickedness of the wicked upon his own head. In this dealing of God with Nabal and David, men may be encouraged to put their cases into the hands of God; for in His own good time He will set matters right (ST Oct. 26, 1888). {2BC 1022.2}

What does it mean for God to take vengeance into His own hands?

"When parents or rulers neglect the duty of punishing iniquity, God Himself will take the case in hand. His restraining power will be in a measure removed from the agencies of evil, so that a train of circumstances will arise that will punish sin with sin." P.P.728.

This is what it means for God to take vengeance into His own hands.

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[BobRyan]

God says "Vengence is mine - I will repay". He also says "God cannot lie".

As it turns out - both statements are true.

in Christ,

Bob

[skyblue888]

God says "Vengence is mine - I will repay". He also says "God cannot lie".

As it turns out - both statements are true.

in Christ,

Bob

Yes both statements are true but God is not like a man. He says to us, "You thought that I was altogether like you." Psalm 50:21.

Remember that His ways are not our ways. God's vengeance is altogether different from man's or Satan's.

I am ashamed that we should have to be reminded of this.

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