Forgiveness or vengeance
Sunday, June 20th, 2004Please visit my web site, YourCoachtoSuccess.com.
Revenge is a dish best served cold.
Forgive and forget.
When someone wrongs you which path do you take? Vengeance or Forgiveness?
Some quote the Bible’s “eye for an eye,” as justification for vengeance. Others quote “turn the other cheek,” as justification for forgiving.
There’s a certain sense of justice-served in the act of vengeance. Yet, I believe that we are best served as individuals when what we do feels good to us–a good feeling deep down within. Does revenge ever feel that way? Not to me it hasn’t. There may be a brief feeling of self-satisfaction from striking back, but the overarching feeling is anything but good–certainly nowhere near peace, serenity, or joy.
So I favor the strategy of forgive and forget. What do you favor? I’m anxious to hear your comments.
Jerry
