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yes, impulsive retribution, plotting vengeance are worldly, fleshly drives that do not serve any good; David withheld from striking Saul, Abigail interceded on behalf of both her household but also on behalf of David himself. Compromising one's spirit and striking back to get even also asks the Divine to remove himself from the case at issue and the consequences and legacy that result.

We are to fight on behalf of the innocent and oppressed never for worldly gain or acclaim or to produce justice within the court of our own mind.

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