Category Archives: revenge

Getting even

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Jefferson Vann

Matthew 5:38-42 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye in exchange for an eye and a tooth in exchange for a tooth.’ 39 But I tell you, Do not retaliate when evil happens. Instead, when someone slaps … Continue reading →

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Jacob: tragedy at Shechem

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 34.  Two wrongs do not make a right.  The rape of Dinah by Shechem was inexcusable.  But the treachery of Jacob’s sons in insisting that the men of the town be circumcised – only to weaken them so that … Continue reading →

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