Overcoming evil!
Scripture reading for June 28th: Romans 12, Psalm 129, Proverbs 5
Key Scriptures: Romans 12:17-21 “Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”
Paul was instructing the Romans in proper behavior for believers in Jesus. They were to offer their bodies as and living sacrifice and renew their minds. One area needing attention was revenge. Christ-followers must never take revenge into their own hands. They must instead do good to those who mistreat them in hope that they might see Jesus and be saved. God alone can repay but He would rather show mercy to a repentant sinner.
Faith Confession: Lord, to You alone belongs all judgment and repayment for wrongs. Lead me daily to do good to those who mistreat me because of You.
Proverbs 5:21 “For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the Lord; and He ponders all his paths.”
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