When You've Been Wronged: Why God Keeps Vengeance for Himself

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Have you ever been so wronged that your heart burned for revenge? That desire feels like justice, but it’s not the same thing at all.

In this podcast, we explore the life-giving truth behind God’s words, “Vengeance is Mine.” Far from limiting us, this promise frees us from the exhausting burden of trying to make things right on our own. Through honest stories of hurt, grace, and healing, we examine how vengeance binds us to the past while God’s justice brings genuine restoration.

Forgiveness doesn’t say the wrong was okay. It simply refuses to let it control your life any longer. We talk about how the cross changes everything, how Jesus has already paid for every wrong, even the ones committed against you. And the real battle is not with people, but with demons of Hell that seek to divide us.

You’ll hear why:

• Vengeance is personal, emotional, and destructive
• Justice belongs to God and is rooted in His perfect knowledge and goodness
• Forgiveness is not weakness. It’s freedom
• Loving our enemies reflects the very heart of Christ

Whether you’re nursing a fresh wound or carrying years of resentment, this episode offers practical wisdom and real hope for letting go of vengeance and walking in the freedom of forgiveness.

Share this with someone who’s struggling to forgive and watch what happens when mercy wins.

Chris Gardner, David Gardner, and Robert Canfield join me.

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