Vengeance Belongs to the Lord – Romans 12:14-21 – audio

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Introduction

A. It is often human nature to do to others what they did to us.

B. However, Jesus did not say that;

C. Rather, He said: “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets (Matthew 7:12).”

D. Regardless of how people treat us, we should treat them as we want them to treat us.

E. What should we do when they do not treat us well? Paul said not to repay evil with evil; rather, repay evil with good (Romans 12:14-21).

Body

I. Vengeance belongs to the Lord!

A. It is not our place to pay back; it is the Lord’s (Romans 12:19; Psalm 94:1).

B. The LORD will repay in His own time (Deuteronomy 32:35-36).

II. The Lord’s vengeance will be great.

A. The LORD will judge His people, and will punish those who sin willfully (Hebrews 10:26-31).

B. Vengeance will be taken on those that do not know God nor obey the gospel of Christ (2 Thessalonians 1:8-9).

C. The Lord destroys unbelievers (Jude 5-9,14-15).

D. The cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars will have vengeance taken on them (Revelation 21:8).

E. The day of the LORD is near and will be devastating (Hebrews 10:27; Zephaniah 1:14-18).

III. What can we do so God will not take vengeance on us?

A. Do not neglect so great a salvation (Hebrews 2:1-3).

B. Do not fear men; rather, fear God (Luke 12:4-5).

Conclusion

A. What is your relationship with God?

B. Do you Know Him?  Have you obeyed Him?

C. Will God take vengeance on you?