Don’t seek justice

the law not the same

once love came down

don’t seek justice

by your own hands

don’t respond in kind

an eye for an eye

don’t seek revenge

to harm your neighbor

don’t respond in kind

an eye for an eye

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February 22, 2014

Matthew 5:38-42

“Don’t Fight Back” (NCV)

“An Eye for An Eye” (NIV)

“Love Your Enemies” (The Message)

Exodus 21:24-25

Proverbs 20:22

Leviticus 24:20

Deuteronomy 19:21

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