........An example of Revenge is found in Genesis 34:1-31....................It is as God's Responsibility Against the enemy, "When I sharpen my flashing sword and my hand grasps it in judgement, I will take vengeance on my adversaries and repay those who hate Me." (Deut. 32:41)........"Do not say, "I'll pay you back for this wrong!" Wait for the Lord and He will deliver you" (Prov. 20:22)....................................................................Revenge is Prohibited, "Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord..........................................Revenge Against Evil, "For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer" (Romans 13:4).....................................................................Retaliation with Evil Prohibited, "Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody" (Romans 12:17).................."Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to do this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing" (I Peter 3:9)......................................................................Vengeance is Forbidden to man, "You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also" (Matt. 5:38-39)......................................................................Vengeance Belongs to God, "It is mine to avenge; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; their day of disaster is near and their doom rushes upon them" (Deut. 32:35)..................................................................Vengeance on Disobedient Nations, "I will take vengeance in anger and wrath upon the nations that have not obeyed Me" (Micah 5:15)............................In the Name of Jesus. Amen.