Robbery always claims the life of the robber — this is what happens to anyone who lives by violence. Proverbs 1:19 (GNT)
It’s not only robbery and murder that are the only forms of violence but every time we take matters into our hands that’s violence because we end up hurting and harming others as well as ourselves.
Every time we choose to do things our own way instead of trusting God’s way that’s violence. When Adam chose his way against God’s way he introduced violence into the world.
When you choose to hit back, refuse to forgive, insist on your own way, that’s violence. When you choose violence, it claims you. It takes over your mind, attitude, actions and life. This is what Jesus meant when He told Peter that all who use the sword die by the sword – Matthew 26:52.
Avoid being harsh and rude to others even those contrary to you, even those who have wronged you. That’s violence. Choose and submit to God’s way. Trust him. Don’t get even, where you’re wronged let God vindicate you. That’s how you avoid violence. That’s how Jesus triumphed over violence.