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, NRSV)
This all sounds easy right?
Hate what is evil and hold fast to what is good…
What is good for whom?
Because what is good for me, might be evil for someone else…
Outdo one another in showing honor. So I’m suppose to one up everyone by honoring them more than they honor me?
Bless everyone, and that means those that want to harm you or persecute you!.
Do not curse anyone!
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good! And by doing all of these good things and living in love you will heap burning coals on the head of those who want you or expect you to take vengeance! Kill them with kindness, or better yet, love them into loving with kindness!
Overcome in Christ!
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