Conquer evil with good

Tuesday, April 5th
Conquer evil with good.

“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”
Romans 12:17

As a child of God, do not avenge for yourself because of something wrong someone may have done to you. Proverbs 20:22(MSG) says “Don't ever say, "I'll get you for that!" Wait for GOD; he'll settle the score.”

Romans 12:18-21(GNB) say, “Do everything possible on your part to live in peace with everybody. Never take revenge, my friends, but instead let God's anger do it. For the scripture says, "I will take revenge, I will pay back, says the Lord." Instead, as the scripture says: "If your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them a drink; for by doing this you will make them burn with shame." Do not let evil defeat you; instead, conquer evil with good.”

Colossians 3:12-15(GNB) say “You are the people of God; he loved you and chose you for his own. So then, you must clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Be tolerant with one another and forgive one another whenever any of you has a complaint against someone else. You must forgive one another just as the Lord has forgiven you. And to all these qualities add love, which binds all things together in perfect unity. The peace that Christ gives is to guide you in the decisions you make; for it is to this peace that God has called you together in the one body. And be thankful.”

Prayer.
Dear Father, I thank you for I have the spirit of power, love and a sound mind. Your love in me dominates my heart and empowers me to overcome the hate and wickedness in the world, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

For further study, read:
Proverbs 24:17-19, 1 Peter 2:21-23, 1 Peter 3:9.

Doing the Word
“Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.” Romans 12:14