Law of Retribution

I have been thinking about what it meant by “retribution”. Maybe it means that we don’t get away with anything – even our thoughts or actions, good or bad. We are all under Spiritual Law, which tells us that God has made laws that govern everything in the universe – here and hereafter. Yep, it’s true.

The Law of Retribution “simply means for every wrong we do, we pay a penalty, and have to do something to make up for it”. If we do wrong to a person, real or imaginary, we must do something to correct our action(s). We will suffer under the Law of Cause and Effect. This law tells us that for every cause, there is an effect. The Law of Karma tells us that we will make retribution for our wrongs in one way or another. Retribution, there is that word again. Retribution is forgiving another person for the wrong(s) we believe they did to us. To repay a debt or ask forgiveness for saying something to another person we regret saying. To go to jail for our wrongs, if that is what is necessary for the other person(s) to forgive us. The Bible says in the Lord’s Prayer: “forgive us our debts (sins) as we forgive our debtors”. The Bible also tells us “to forgive others seventy time seven if necessary.” It also means that they have to forgive us or they will suffer the consequences of their actions.

One writer has said, “Reciprocity isn’t always instantaneous, therefore persistence is vital. Even if you’ve found yourself saying, I’ve tried that and it doesn’t work, don’t give up! At the proper time we will reap a harvest. By understanding and using the power of reciprocity, you can improve your relationships and avoid mistakes that can permanently damage your relationships. In life and work, you get what you give”. Swami Sivananada says, “You suffer on account of your own wicked actions. Sow the seeds which will bring pleasant fruits and which will make you happy herein and hereafter.” Otherwise, practice the Law of Personal Responsibility. If you take re­sponsibility for everything you do or say, you are on the right track. The Law of Continuity states that, Natural Law is continuous and applies to both the earth plane and the spirit world. Life is continuous. You don’t die. Your body does. Your body is a physical thing and you are not. You are spirit (“essence”).

This law does not start and end with material existence, nor does the law apply only to spiritual life; rather, the law covers the entire spectrum of being to include both matter and spirit.

Natural Law is continuous and applies to both the earth plane and the spirit world. Life is continuous. You don’t die. Your body does. Your body is a physical thing and you are not. You are spirit (“essence”). It also states that there is no break between physical and spiritual law. This law does not start and end with material existence, nor does the law apply only to spiritual life; rather, the law covers the entire spectrum of being to include both matter and spirit.

For all of the above reasons, we must do what is right towards others by practicing personnel responsibility. When we practice personnel responsibility we have no need to make restitution for are wrong actions because we just don’t make them. However, if we do, then we must make restitution for those wrongs.