Trust God for Justice - Audio

In his teaching on Romans 12:17-21, Dr. Roger L. Smith expounds upon the Christian mandate to reject personal vengeance and embrace proactive love. Although humans naturally desire retaliation, Smith argues that genuine faith requires "breaking the cycle" of evil by responding with honor and kindness. This approach does not dismiss justice but entrusts it to God’s ultimate authority. By practicing self-control and serving enemies—metaphorically "heaping burning coals" to soften hearts—believers allow divine wrath to handle retribution while they focus on being "salt and light." Dr. Smith highlights that a renewed mind is essential for choosing peace in a hostile world. Ultimately, by trusting God to balance the scales of justice, Christians can reflect His beauty and transform society through non-reactive grace.