Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles. Proverbs 24:17

 Karma comes in all shapes and sizes. I’ve seen things backfire on people who’ve tried to attack me and their plans only hurt them in the process. I’ll be honest, my thoughts were, “that served them right”, and a good feeling came over me. But, is that how God wants us to truly respond when our enemy falls?

 Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay” says the Lord. Romans 12:19

 As a child of God, you must realize that judgment should only come from God. He is the ultimate authority over your life and when you take action to revenge your enemies, you place yourself in a vulnerable position, and most likely your plans will backfire on you. Trust me, it’s happened to me and it’s embarrassing, and totally out of character for the life I proclaim as a Christian. So what are you to do?  I want to share a few verses that touch on this subject. Before you read them, take just a few seconds to think of any enemy you have and how these verses can be applied to your current situation.

 Therefore, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him drink, for in doing so you will heap coals of fire on his head. Romans 12:20

 Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21

 You might want to take a sledgehammer to the person who hurt you emotionally, mentally, even physically. There are limits to what you should endure, but responding with goodness, will only dilute the potency of their attacks and eventually they will either stop or become your friend. Many times people attack others out of jealousy or pride, but when you respond with goodness, you draw them into the presence of Christ, living in you. Pray for them and let God take it from there friend. One final verse I want to share:

Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14