“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

“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.” But, is this something easy to do? It is more tempting to overcome evil with good, especially when there is an opportunity; but, Jesus is saying to us in Romans chapter 12, that we should never avenge ourselves, but leave room for his wrath, because vengeance belongs to him, and he will repay. Our role is to hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good, to bless those who persecute us and not curse, and to never repay evil with evil, but love one another with mutual affection. We should rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, and persevere in prayer. Help us, Lord!