Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

God Uses Man’s Measuring Stick

What general rule of recompense is laid down in the Bible? BR-ASI9 456.1

“Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.” Matthew 7:1, 2. “With the merciful Thou wilt shew Thyself merciful; with an upright man Thou wilt shew Thyself upright; with the pure Thou wilt shew Thyself pure; and with the froward Thou wilt shew Thyself froward.” Psalm 18:25, 26. BR-ASI9 456.2

In view of this, what are we warned not to do? BR-ASI9 456.3

“Recompense to no man evil for evil.” Romans 12:17. “Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing.” 1 Peter 3:9. BR-ASI9 456.4

What is said of those who render evil for good? BR-ASI9 456.5

“Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.” Proverbs 17:13. BR-ASI9 456.6