Fernwood Baptist Church

Outline
I. Dissension and Strife (6:16–19; 17:1; 18:18–19; 26:17)
II. Revenge (20:22; 24:28–29)
III. Harming Others (3:29–30; 16:29)
IV. Violence and Murder (3:31–32; 21:7, 29; 25:26; 27:3; 28:10, 17)
V. Criminal Gangs (1:10–19)

God is loving but is also a Judge who cannot overlook sin.

We are called to be peacemakers and impartial, but there may be moments when you are called to help protect the weak and innocent.

Don’t seek revenge remember that God's going to take care of the situation much better than you or I could.

Taking revenge usually creates a vicious circle.

Don't actively make plans to harm or cause trouble for your neighbor, especially if he actually thinks that you have his back.

A life of crime and violence has consequences.

An upright person thinks before acting and measures the cost.

A righteous person can be a source of life for people, but when he compromises with evil, he ends up disappointing those who usually rely on him.

It might be nice to belong and be a part of something, but in the end, what will joining a criminal gang get you?