If something that can costs me two days of sleep, then it would be something that really troubles my mind. When I knew that I was not treated fairly in my oral exam, I instantly have the whole plan concerning how to confront those people and make them feel ashamed of what they did. However, while I was planning the detail over this weekend, the Holy Spirit reminded me of Apostle Paul's teaching:
Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto
wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the
Lord... Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
不 要 志 氣 高 大 、 倒 要 俯 就 卑 微 的 人 。不 要 自 以 為 聰 明 。不 要 以 惡 報 惡 、 眾 人 以 為 美 的 事 、 要 留 心 去 作 。若 是 能 行 、 總 要 盡 力 與 眾 人 和 睦 。親 愛 的 弟 兄 、 不 要 自 己 伸 冤 、 寧 可 讓 步 、 聽 憑 主 怒 ．因 為 經 上 記 著 、 『 主 說 、 伸 冤 在 我 ． 我 必 報 應 。 』... 你 不 可 為 惡 所 勝 、 反 要 以 善 勝 惡 。
It's really a challenge for not confronting those people who treat me wrong (esp. something really wrong). Nonetheless, when I think about how Jesus responded to those people who treated Him really really really really really wrong, then I realize that nothing that I encountered can compare to what He had suffered. Now, I know what I have learnt and what I should do. What I need is the strength to act out my faith... and your prayers of course!
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