How To Respond When You Feel Mistreated

How To Respond When You Feel Mistreated
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How To Respond When You Feel Mistreated

Description of How To Respond When You Feel Mistreated:

“Repay no one evil for evil” (Romans 12:17 NKJV). Easier said than done, right? But that’s exactly what John Bevere recommends in How To Respond When You Feel Mistreated. We are all subject to some authority, and those in leadership often misuse their power and hurt others. But we as Christians are called to honor and submit to authority, even if it means accepting unfair treatment. “‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay,’ says the Lord” (Romans 12:19 NKJV). God’s justice often takes longer than we want to wait, but it does come. And our obedience in accepting suffering increases His work in the lives of others. Ultimately, our model for responding to unfair treatment is Jesus. And by enduring suffering as He did, we are made more like Him.

Information on How To Respond When You Feel Mistreated from the publisher:

The usual response to such mistreatment is "get mad and get even." But according to John Bevere, retribution and vengeance are not your prerogatives. They are God's. It goes against your every natural impulse to watch your abusers seemingly get off scot-free. But if you leave justice in God's hands, He promises: He will defend and vindicate you. He will bountifully bless you. You will grow in character and develop spiritual muscles. Being mistreated, then, is not a cause for anger or self-defense. Rather it is a cause for "dancing a jig, shouting for joy, and partying in the soul." When you give up your "right" to square things up and instead let God take charge, you put justice in the right hands. It frees you from the acid of resentment and brooding. And it opens your heart to receive more power for a transformed life than you can possibly imagine.

Description of John Bevere, author of How To Respond When You Feel Mistreated:

Turning the other cheek isn't easy---especially when someone in a leadership position treats you unfairly. But Bevere reminds us that we are called to honor authority, even if it means enduring unjust treatment. Using Jesus as a model, he shows how obediently accepting suffering transforms us into Christ's image and furthers the work of God's kingdom. 112 pages, hardcover from Nelson.