"Never hold a grudge or try to get even but plan your life around the noblest way to benefit others. Do your best to live as everybody's friend." Romans 12:17-18
God's ways are higher than our ways.
Human nature wants to pay someone back who has wronged us. Instead, we are to bless and benefit them.
"Beloved, don't be obsessed with taking revenge, but leave that to God's righteous justice. For the Scriptures say: 'Vengence is Mine, and I will repay,' says the Lord. Never let evil defeat you, but defeat evil with good." Romans 12: 19-21
Do the right thing for God to bless you.
He will take care of those who trouble you. However, if we take God's place to give a punishment that seems right in our eyes then God will take us to task.
"Is your enemy hungry? Buy him lunch. Win him over with kindness. Your surprising generosity will heap coals of fire on his head and God will reward you with favor." Proverbs 25:21-22
The phrase "coals of fire" means: "I feel bad for being an enemy when you have been so kind to me." Conviction.
Do the right thing. It is for your benefit spiritually, emotionally and physically.
Do the right things. Forgive. Release blessings. Move on!
✅ Application:
If you have been wronged, choose to walk it out in the Spirit. Forgive. Bless. Benefit them. God rewards generosity of spirit.