Hurting Others
10 passages
- Ephesians 4:31–32
31Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. 32Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.
Read it in context - Romans 12:18–20
18If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. 19Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” 20On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”
Read it in context - Colossians 3:25
Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.
Read it in context - Genesis 50:20
As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people.
Read it in context - Psalm 34:18
The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.
Read it in context - Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Read it in context - Psalm 147:3
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Read it in context - Luke 17:3–4
3Watch yourselves. If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. 4Even if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times returns to say, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.”
Read it in context - Proverbs 18:21
Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Read it in context - 1 Peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
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