31st May 2009
In Memoriam
George Tiller (2009), Barnett Slepian (1998), Robert Sanderson (security) (1998), Shannon Lowney (staff) (1994), Leanne Nichols (staff) (1994), John Britton (1994), James Barrett (escort) (1994), David Gunn (1993), George Patterson (1993).
All victims of terrorism. I’m shocked and angry.
Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. On the contrary:”If your enemy is hungry, feed him;if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
-Romans 12.19-21
I don’t know if God will avenge or not. But overcoming evil with good, that I admire. Peace and all good to you.
Thanks, Andrew. I don’t know what God will do – that’s ‘above my pay grade’. I do, however, agree with the sentiment that if vengeance is to occur, it too is above my pay grade.
It’s comforting, but also frustrating – such as when I’m ready to pick up a bazooka…
Shalom,