The Declaration of Independence is a famous document for many reasons. It declared the colonies independence from Great Britain. It stated basic rights and liberties for Americans. As time went by, the ideas Jeffersonâs words âall men are created equalâ grew in importance.
Romans 12:19 (DBY) not avenging yourselves, beloved, but give place to wrath; for it is written, Vengeance [belongs] to me, *I* will recompense, saith the Lord.
Christ declared, âEvery sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men; but the blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgivenâ (Matthew 12:31). Within this context the Lord indicated that those who spoke against him could find pardon, but those who spoke against the Spirit could not (v. 32).