Overcome Evil
With Good
Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is
good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing
honor. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve
the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer.
Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with
one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to
be wiser than you are. Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought for
what is noble in the sight of all. If it is possible, so far as it depends on
you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room
for the wrath of God; for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says
the Lord.” No, “if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty,
give them something to drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on
their heads.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:9-21
It is not always easy to forgive and to forget, unless you are a
dog. We aren’t. We are human. Our God is the only One with perfect knowledge of
what is good for us, yet we often behave as if we know better.
God graciously teaches what is best, but He does not force us to
do it. He patiently presents what is right and good, and allows us to choose
it.
God’s teaching may not always make sense, but it is always
senseless to think we know better. So, make up with someone you need to.
The best way to conquer an enemy is with
the weapon of love.
Our Daily Bread –