Genesis 31 shows us a surprising ending: Two men, Jacob and Laban, who have wronged one another, depart in peace. Not because the wrongs were erased, but because justice was entrusted to God. Jacob names the harm done to him, yet he refuses revenge. He believes what Scripture later makes explicit: “Vengeance is mine, I … Continue reading Making Peace After Being Wronged
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Pursuing Peace When You Are Wronged
How can you pursue peace and generosity in conflict when you feel vulnerable, wronged, or afraid of losing something? Abram’s way of dealing with conflict with Lot in Genesis 13 can teach us several gospel-shaped lessons. 1. Abram values peace over personal rights. He chooses unity over entitlement, reminding us that faith often sacrifices “winning” … Continue reading Pursuing Peace When You Are Wronged
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