6. In view of this, what are we warned not to do?
“Recompense to no man evil for evil.” Rom. 12:17. “Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing.” 1 Peter 3:9.
7. What is said of those who render evil for good?
“Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.” Prov. 17:13.
8. What principle of justice should govern us in our dealings?
“Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.” Prov. 3:27.
9. Where are all to be recompensed?
“Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.” Prov. 11:31.
10. In meting out the final awards, what may we be sure God will do?
“Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?” Gen. 18:25. “Justice and judgment are the habitation of Thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before Thy face.” Ps. 89:14.