It’s hard not to want to take vengeance on those who treat you badly or make your life difficult. We have a neighbor, a couple and a handyman who moved in with them, who have been nothing but trouble almost since they moved in. Why? Because, like the previous owners of the house, they seem to think they are entitled to have access to view our backyard, and when we finally had enough and put up a long overdue fence, yikes! Talk about ugly. They will no longer speak to us, and both the men make ugly, sexual remarks about me and other women. Was it worth putting up the fence? Absolutely. But how do we deal with people who continue to make snide remarks when you are outside enjoying your yard, or tossing things from their yard over your fence? God tells us in this passage. As much as is humanly possible, do not let these kinds of people steal your peace and joy in God. Don’t take vengeance or become angry. God assures us He has it all in hand when He tells us vengeance is His, and His alone, and He remembers everything and will repay what is done. He then exhorts us to do good to our enemies, and in other verses to pray for them. Friend, don’t let evil overtake you, but overcome it with good, even though it may strain you to the uttermost. Call on God for the love you will need to extend to these kinds of people.