This week I learned about two actors finding this out the hard way.  A few years ago, Asia Argento, an outspoken #MeToo advocate, was directing a film called “The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things”. Jimmy Bennett was 7 when he played Asia’s son in this movie.

Last year, shortly after Asia Argento accused Harvey Weinstein of assaulting her in 1997 at the age of 21, a similar accusation was leveled against her. Jimmy Bennett said he was assaulted by Asia Argento when he was just 17*.

Jesus says in Matthew 7:1–2 (ESV) “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you.

No one gets out of this world unscathed. So, how do you deal with your abuse, pain, slander, or accusations? Yes, abuse MUST ALWAYS be reported, stopped, and never tolerated. But our goal should be to do this in a way that heals the soul and restores our inner peace and joy.

If we don’t seek peace through prayer and counseling we will get caught up in a never-ending cycle of judging (blaming) and revenge.

Father God, vengeance belongs to you. Please give us the strength to rather bless those who hurt us so that our peace and joy can be restored.