I've spoken before about the fact that we shouldn't take vengeance. Does that mean that we must just roll over and let people walk all over us? Certainly not!
Did Jesus ever get mad and stand up for righteousness? He certainly did. People were trading in the temple and he did not agree with what was happening. Jesus quite literally lost it, turning over tables and chasing people out.
This angry face of God has been seen before in the wilderness when the Jews made the golden calf and worshipped it. God stomped his foot and the earth split open and swolled them up.
Now I'm not trying to give you nightmares, but just point out that God does desire us to stand up for righteousness. Stand your ground but don't harm anyone. Allow God to sort out the justice part!
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