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NASB | Matthew 5:44 "But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 5:44 "But I say to you, love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, [Prov 25:21, 22] |
Subject: What should I do with my in-laws? |
Bible Note: As you have discovered, complacency does not work. And revenge is robbing from God! He declares, "Vengence is mine" See Romans 12:19. Don't go there! When one turns the other cheek, forgiveness is necessary first. Based upon your heart attitude,(I seethe inside; I want to give them a piece of my mind) this component seems to be missing here! As a man (or woman!)thinketh in his heart, so is he! You write: 'I have never felt so bitter and angry before and I feel them . . .trying to change me into a hateful person like they are.' Dear sister, they can NOT change you, only you can change you. And you are letting your responses to their character be a reflection of who they are rather than Christ. How did Jesus react to his persecuters? Go and do likewise! Thankfully, you don't have to die for them! You write that you KNOW better. OK, now act on what you know and don't let yourself be driven by your feelings! Pray, forgive, pray, love and pray some more! This may be hard, but as you pray,think of one thing to give thanks to God for, even if it is to be thankful for the union that produced your husband, and make a habit of doing this. In this way, you will be obedient to God's command to "let your requests be made with thanksgiving . . . " Phil. 4:6 BTW, You can always be thankful that God has not excluded you from HIS family! I'll pray with you on this. Hopefully other believers who read this posting will be moved to join with me in lifting you up! God is on your side. If you choose HIS way, He will fight for you! Trust me, you will feel better when you do it HIS way! |