Bible Verses About God Destroying Your Enemies

When facing opposition or conflict, the natural reaction is often anger or desire for revenge. However, the Bible calls us to a different response – one of understanding, faith, strength and overcoming evil with good.

God understands that we will have enemies in this fallen world, yet the principles shown throughout Scripture focus on loving others – even foes – rather than seeking harm. Jesus himself modeled radical love, praying blessings even upon those persecuting him. With God’s power, we too can break cycles of bitterness by unexpectedly responding in grace.

Life brings hurts at times through words or deeds of those opposed to us. Turning to God provides comfort, hope and refuge in these storms. Clinging to divine promises equips us to forgive, let go of anger, and trust God amid injustice. Though enemies aim to rattack, the Lord promises to defend and guard His people.

Seeking personal vengeance often escalates conflicts. God alone has the right to repay evildoers in His perfect timing and justice. Instead of trying to punish others, we can trust Him while focusing our energy on living at peace even with those who have wronged us.

The path of overcoming evil with good neutralizes hatred, Displays Christ’s radically transforming love to the world, and opens doors for changed hearts and restored relationships over time. This is not easy, but the Bible urges perseverance in doing what is right.

Dear friends, now let’s look at some Bible verses below that talk about this important topic.

Understanding Biblical Perspectives on Enemies:

Exodus 23:22
“But if thou shalt indeed obey his voice, do all that I speak; then I will be an enemy unto thine enemies, an adversary unto thine adversaries”

Proverbs 16:7
“When a man’s ways please the Lord , he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him”

Overcoming Evil with Good:

Romans 12:21
“Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good”

Matthew 5:39
“But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also”

1 Thessalonians 5:15
“See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, to all men”

Luke 6:35
“But love ye your enemies, do good, lend, hoping for nothing again; your reward shall be great, ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful to the evil”

New Testament Principles on Loving Your Enemies:

Matthew 5:44
“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, pray for them which despitefully use you, persecute you”

Luke 6:27
“But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you”

Romans 12:20-21
“Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good”

1 Peter 3:9
“Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing”

Finding Peace When Facing Opposition:

Romans 8:31
“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”

John 16:33
“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world”

Psalm 23:4
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod thy staff they comfort me”

Overcoming Harm from Enemies Through Faith:

2 Timothy 4:18
“The Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever ever. Amen”

Psalm 34:17-19
“The righteous cry, the Lord heareth, delivereth them out of all their troubles. The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all”

Romans 8:28
“We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose”

Relying on God’s Strength When Attacked:

2 Samuel 22:31
“As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him”

Psalm 18:32
“It is God that girdeth me with strength, maketh my way perfect”

Vengeance Belongs to the Lord:

Deuteronomy 32:35
“To me belongeth vengeance recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, the things that shall come upon them make haste”

Romans 12:19
“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord”

Nahum 1:2
“God is jealous, the Lord revengeth; the Lord revengeth, is furious; the Lord will take vengeance on his adversaries, he reserveth wrath for his enemies”

Hebrews 10:30
“For we know him that hath said, Vengeance belongeth unto me, I will recompense, saith the Lord. again, The Lord shall judge his people”