I know the Bible says, 'Vengeance is God's.' I'm not trying to 'get' those guys. And I'm not interested in getting my money back. I'm trying to protect others. I just want to make sure that nobody gets ripped off mentally. (on the Worldwide Church of God)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker seeks to protect others from harm rather than seek personal revenge or financial gain.
- In plain terms
- I want to protect others, not get revenge.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize protecting others over revenge.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What motivates your actions?
- How do you seek justice?
Another view
Personal safety may require defensive actions.
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