There are by now a few million families that have been directly affected with a drug user member, and more millions who are indirectly affected because they are friends or relatives of drug addicts. And, as mentioned earlier, almost half of the world does not offer the other cheek but extract the equivalent of a crime. That exhortation has slowly seeped in after two thousand years, in law and in practice, but not without difficulty. I accept that for Christians, Jesus did promote a radical contrast when He said forgive and love one’s enemies, to offer the other cheek when slapped. Or else, it would not have been a worldwide practice, or be mentioned in the Bible as an application of justice. I am not writing about the death penalty, I am writing about the continuing practice of eye for an eye. And some, like the Philippines, want to re-impose it. There are now about 55% of the countries in the world that have abolished the death penalty, the equivalent of an eye for an eye in heinous crimes. It was natural for that time, and it covered millennia and remains natural for today’s time though serious efforts are in place to reverse it. Have a wonderfully blessed, stress-free, productive, and joyful day!īomi Jolly ~ JollyNotes.The Biblical saying (yes, it was a Biblical saying) of an eye for an eye was natural. See also: Bible Verses about Our Identity In Christ Bible Verses about Knowing Your Worth Bible Verses about Judging Appearance. Psalm 33:18, ESV Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love, (Amen) Proverbs 5:21, NKJV For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, And He ponders all his paths.Ģ Chronicles 16:9a, NASB For the eyes of the Lord move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Hebrews 4:13, NIV Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.ġ Samuel 16:7, ESV But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. ![]() Job 34:21, ESV For his eyes are on the ways of a man, and he sees all his steps.ġ Peter 3:12, ESV For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. Psalm 32:8, ESV I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go I will counsel you with my eye upon you. Proverbs 15:3, ESV The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. (Scroll down for Bible Verses)īible Verses about Being Precious To God (i.e., Our worth in God’s eyes)Ģ Chronicles 16:9a, NIV For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. 10 Bible Verses about God’s Eyes: What does the Bible say about God’s Eyes?ġ0 Inspirational, Motivational, Uplifting & Encouraging Bible Verses, Scriptures, Quotes & Passages about God’s Eyes, Seeing Through God’s Eyes, and Our Worth In God’s Eyes.
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