
Anyone who wants their life to change in a dramatic way has to go through “the lonely chapters.”
Life is filled with relationships—family, friends, co-workers, church members, and even casual acquaintances. While many of these relationships are God’s blessings, there are times when Scripture makes it clear that removing someone from your life may be the wisest and most obedient step to take.
Not every person in your life is meant to be in your inner circle. Some relationships are God-given assignments, others are distractions, and some are traps. As Christians, we are called to love others, but we are not called to give unlimited access to people who pull us away from God’s will.
In Scripture, betrayal is not only a recurring theme but often something God warns his people about ahead of time. If you are walking closely with God and paying attention to the subtle leading of the Holy Spirit, he may begin to show you signs that someone in your life is not as loyal as they seem.
What does the Bible say about God’s revenge?
When someone deeply wounds you, it’s tempting to hurt them back. You rehearse the injustice in your mind, planning what you should’ve said or imagining how they’ll finally get what’s coming. But when God steps into that pain, he says something very different: “Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord’” (Romans 12:19).