Addicted to Revenge: Learning to Forgive

📖 Introduction

Welcome to this transformative 7-day Bible study on addiction to revenge and the path to forgiveness. Many of us have faced hurt and betrayal that stir a deep desire to retaliate. Holding onto the need for payback can feel like an addiction—consuming our thoughts, twisting our emotions, and poisoning our relationships. But God calls us to a higher way: forgiveness. Forgiving those who’ve wronged us is neither easy nor instant; it’s a journey that requires grace, courage, and God’s power.

Through the Scriptures we will explore this week, you’ll learn that forgiveness is not about excusing hurtful actions or forgetting pain but about releasing yourself from the chains of bitterness and resentment. Revenge keeps wounds open; forgiveness invites healing. The Bible reassures us that God’s justice ultimately prevails, so we don’t need to carry the burden of retaliation.

Each day you will read key verses, reflect on devotional insights, and engage with thought-provoking questions and journaling prompts designed to help you uncover and confront any desire for revenge in your heart. As you surrender those desires to God, you will encounter His peace, experience freedom, and grow deeper in your faith.

Remember, forgiveness is a process, and God’s grace is sufficient at every step. We hope this study encourages you to step away from the harmful cycle of payback and move toward wholeness and restoration in Christ.