Romans 12:17-19 "Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord."

1 Peter 2:23 shows us the Spirit of Christ, "Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously."

The Lord looks at the intent, the purposes of our heart. If He plans to use our love, the coals of our love, to melt our enemies into repentance, we must not be using vengeance. We must demonstrate love, which burns their hatred.

If it is the Lord's will to show vengeance, this is His decision, not ours. "I will repay, saith the Lord." We should never have a revengeful spirit regardless of what any person does to us.

Verses 20-21 continue, "Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil [don't be overcome with a heart of bitterness and revenge], but overcome evil with good."