The Lord is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.
Psalm 145:8
“Why should we shed any blood? Let’s just throw him into this empty cistern here in the wilderness. Then he’ll die without our laying a hand on him.” Reuben was secretly planning to rescue Joseph and return him to his father.
Genesis 37:22
See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
Peace-giving God, we know that there is never a time when violence is helpful. We will neither shed blood nor harm others. Help us in this commitment—bringing peace to our woeful world and healing to hearts torn by violence. Make us instruments of your perfect peace. Amen.
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