Paul indicates that there is a fundamental reason to resist wrong inclinations, including the urge to retaliate, when he states: “Consequently I entreat you by the compassions of God, brothers. ”
Pāvils norādīja, ka pastāv dibināts iemesls, kāpēc mums jāpretojas nepareizām tieksmēm, to vidū arī tieksmei atriebties.