Thus since Christians must not sue one another at law, going to law and sitting in judgment are completely done away with among Christians. Here it is evident, since he saith particularly they are not children of vengeance, that Christ will not have in his house or kingdom servants of vengeance, but of blessing, love, and good action, as he himself was. Now, he who hath not this spirit is none of his. This is the only way the evil one can be made good. Jesus' will to love would rather be struck twice than return a single blow.
Love surpasses all things.
It admits no other emotion. In marriage too it stays faithful and combats any separation or divorce. Love permeates hidden prayer as forgiveness. It determines public conduct when the will for total reconciliation is absolute, embracing even the enemy -yes, him in particular. Rather than ever returning cursing and hatred, injury and enmity, whether singly or collectively, it never takes the slightest part in hostility, quarreling or war.