An Eye for An Eye (Lev. 24:15-22)

Summary

The sermon explains the biblical principle of "an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth" as a civil law given to Israel to maintain justice and order, not as a justification for personal vengeance. It contrasts this with Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, which calls believers to respond to personal offenses with patience, forgiveness, and peace rather than retaliation. The preacher emphasizes living peaceably with others, leaving vengeance to God, and overcoming evil with good. Practical applications include avoiding lawsuits among believers and responding to wrongs with grace rather than bitterness.