GOODNESS AS A WEAPON.
GOODNESS AS A WEAPON. Romans 12:17-21 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. 20 On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. -------------------------------------------- In human nature, someone that wrongs you entices you to throw back the same measure just to hurt them the way you feel you have been hurt. Yes they need to be hurt like you have. But the Bible rightly says that it is not for you to avenge, vengeance is the Lord's. You might be hurt by someone else. Someone may have done you the wrong. God will surely pay back. Just then...