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Fruit of Revenge | BPS9 E11

Fidelis Emuze Season 9 Episode 11

Title: The Fruit of Revenge: When Unforgiveness Strikes Back
Anchor Text: Romans 12:19
Contemporary Quote:
*"An eye for an eye will leave the whole world blind." — Mahatma Gandhi

Revenge:

  • Distorts the image of God in leadership.
  • Breaks trust with those we lead.
  • Prolongs cycles of hurt and retaliation.

A leader with revenge in their heart will eventually self-destruct. 

  • Are you nursing a plan to make someone pay?
  • Do you justify harsh treatment because of past betrayal?
  • Are you leading from a place of pain instead of purpose?

Lay down the sword of revenge. Pick up the cross of Christ. Forgiveness does not ignore wrong—it simply refuses to become the wrong.

Recognitions
Music: Nathaniel Bassey

Pastor Fola Ogundipe, The Voice of Truth Ministries, Mount View, Minneapolis, USA
 
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Bible versions: AMPC, NLT, NIV, KJV
Commentary / Study Bibles:
McArthur, Quest SBN, Thompson Chain Reference, NKJV SBN, Chronological LASB NLT

References & Further Readings
Keller, T. (2022). Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I? New York: Viking (Penguin Books).

Gibson, E. (2010). The gift of forgiveness. Minneapolis: Chosen. (Women of the Word Bible Series)

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