KJV ORIGINAL
Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Don't hit back when someone hurts you, and don't throw insults when they come for you. Instead, actually bless them — I know it sounds wild, but that's literally what you're called to do. And here's the thing: when you choose blessing over revenge, you end up inheriting a blessing yourself.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Break the cycle — respond to hate with blessing, and watch how it comes back to you.
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