# Xiv. Of Revenge.

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Source: Martyrs’ Mirror. Original heading: XIV. OF REVENGE.



As regards revenge, that is, to oppose an enemy
with the sword, we believe and confess that the
Lord Christ has forbidden and set aside to his disciples
and followers all revenge and retaliation, and
commanded them to render to no one evil for evil,
or cursing for cursing, but to put the sword into
the sheath, or, as the prophets have predicted, to
beat the swords into ploughshares. Matt. 5:39,44;
Rom. 12:14; 1 Pet. 3:9; Is. 2:14; Micah 4:3; Zech.
9:8,9.

From this we understand that therefore, and according
to his example, we must not inflict pain,
harm or sorrow upon any one, but seek the highest
welfare and salvation of all men, and even, if necessity
require it, flee for the Lord’s sake from one city
or country into another, and suffer the spoiling of
our goods; that we must not harm any one, and,
when we are smitten, rather turn the other cheek
also, than take revenge or retaliate. Matt. 5:39.

And, moreover, that we must pray for our enemies,
feed and refresh them whenever they are
hungry or thirsty, and thus convince them by well-doing,
and overcome all ignorance. Rom. 12:19,20.

Finally, that we must do good and commend
ourselves to every man’s conscience; and, according
to the law of Christ, do unto no one that which we
would not have done to us. 2 Cor. 4:2; Matt. 7:12.





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