out of death into life

Topic at bat: prayer for the destruction of the enemies of God.

Pro: The OT is filled with men of God praying for the destruction of mockers and scoffers. Their call is not for vengeance so much as justice. Their call is for the enemies of righteousness to receive their due. Their call is for those that hunt and harm believers to return to their eternal home at the feet of liar. Such calls are bred from anger borne of righteous indignation. No foul.

Con: The NT is filled with references and commands for mercy. As we have been given mercy, so mercy shall we show. Vengeance is His, and will be borne out in His time. Prayer for expedient extermination are bred from impatience if not from hatred and spite and gloating. Hearts seeking retribution lack the light of love and forgiveness.

Verdict: Not in conflict. Examine the intent and motive. Righteousness or vengeance? If you don't know, He certainly does.