KEY WORDS IN THE BIBLE: 10. Vengeance VENGEANCE is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”* The spiritual meaning of the word vengeance, in the Bible, is vindication. It stands for the vindication of Truth against the challenge or accusation of fear and misunderstanding. We know that the real nature of Being is perfect, unchanging harmony. This is absolute Truth, and nothing can change it. Of course, it is possible for us to accept mistaken ideas about the Truth, and as long as we do accept such mistakes we have to live in their bondage. We also entertain fear, and fear is nothing but a lack of trust in God. Then, at last, we decide to pray by turning to God and realizing the Truth as well as we can. As soon as we do this, the action of God begins to take place, our fear begins to evaporate, and the false condition is seen improving steadily. Thus the Truth of Being and the goodness of God are vindicated once more in our lives. When we seem to have received an injury from others, we must, instead of dwelling upon it with resentment, drive all thought of the matter out of our minds, in realizing the goodness and harmony of God in ourselves and the delinquent. This is vindication or spiritual "vengeance" as the Bible teaches it; and it not only heals the whole condition but brings great spiritual progress to ourselves. Fox, Emmet (2010-05-04). Make Your Life Worthwhile (p. 71). Harper Collins, Inc.. Kindle Edition.
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