Proverbs 20:22: And What It Means To All People?

Proverbs 20:22: And what it means to All People.

          Good Day Everyone!! How are you doing today?  Fine, I hope.  This essay is titled Proverbs 20:22: And what it means to all people.  First, I want to say that Proverbs 20:22 says in the King James Version of the Bible: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord, and He will save thee.  This means that we shall not seek revenge or vengeance towards each other.

          Next, we should be loving towards each other.  We should allow the Lord to take care of our problems.  There was a period of time when I used to retaliate on people; whenever they have hurt me in one way or another.  Let’s look at another Bible verse. Romans 12:19-21 says: (19.) Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: For it is written, vengeance is mine, I will repay, saith the Lord. (20.) Therefore, if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him a drink: for in doing so thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. (21.) Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

          This is self-explanatory because we are supposed to love our enemies. Always do good; to those who spitefully use you, and persecute you.  I will admit that it has taken me over 12 years to learn a brand new behavior, and put it into practice.  God has been working inside of me for almost 30 years now.  I had to take anger management classes as well as attend Emotions Anonymous Support Groups for a period of up to 8 years in the Charlotte, NC Area.

          When a person looks at me right now, they see a person who has completely changed behaviorally.  For Example, I had to get off drugs and alcohol in order for me to change for the better.  I can say that I was covering up my emotions with alcohol and drugs from 1972-1990.  Another Example of my changed behavior is by staying away from people, who were using drugs and alcohol.  I also had to stay away from places that people and alcohol used to mix together.  The definition of the word recompense is to return like for like, and evil for evil.

          However, the word recompense means to seek vengeance against another person simply over a wrongdoing.  You see, for me personally, I have changed for the better because I refuse to argue with other people anymore.  Therefore, I view myself as a very intelligent person.  I am a person, who is very friendly.  I am a person, who loves other people.  I also will admit that it takes practice, when it comes to dealing with other people in a positive manner.

          In Addition, I want to say that I am praying more each day of the week.  I am also reading my Bible all of the time.  I had to confess of all of my sins every day of the week.  I am a very pleasant person to be around.  I remember when things used to be very difficult in my personal life.  My personal life in the past consisted of looking at porn, smoking marijuana, and drinking alcohol.  To be frank with everyone, I was the most misunderstood person in my hometown of Dayton, Ohio.

          Moreover, I want to say that from 1972 to 1990: My life consisted of immorality.  There was a period of time when I did not care about myself.  During the time that I was in active addiction, I did not take care of myself.  I even neglected my personal responsibilities, and I have dealt with lewd women from 1986 through 2010.  From that period of time, I have spent my money on sex.  I spent my money on traveling and foolishness.  Currently, I do not have a relationship lewd women anymore.  I no longer have a sex addiction anymore.

          Finally, I want to say that I do not have a desire to retaliate on other people.  God has changed me for the better.  2^nd Corinthians 5:17 Says: Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.  I have a brand new mind and heart right now.  God continues to work inside of me every single day of the week. 

          In Conclusion, I want to say that I would rather build up the next person rather than tearing them down.  I want to inform all of you that I am reconciled to God right now.  I am very happy with my life right now.  I am very excited to write blogs and essays about the Lord Jesus Christ.

          In Summary, it is very important for all of us to love one another.  Seeking vengeance towards another person is not worth it.  I also want to say that I have a whole lot of love inside of my heart right now.  I want to say that I will no longer have an attitude of bitterness.  Personally, it is time for me to pray for others rather than fighting them.  My life has changed for the better because my family relationships has improved dramatically since 2010.  I am a person. Who would give things away to other people?  My Spiritual Gift is helping others and sharing God’s Word with everyone.  I no longer have any angry feelings anymore.  Psalms 4:4 Says: Stand in awe and sin not: commune with your heart upon your bed and be still Selah.