2008-08-07T11:19:05-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/retaliation/ http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Hard-Times/Never-Playing-Defense-5043 2008-08-07T11:19:05-05:00 Maybe you sometimes find yourself under pressure and attack, and you're treated badly. Everything in your human nature says, "Strike back. Give them their own medicine." But Jesus calls us to follow Him in His steps, which means no retaliation. Don't strike back; not because you are a weak wimp, but because you are strong in Christ. You don't have to retaliate.