Do Not Be Overcome By Evil, But Overcome Evil With Good! (Romans 12:21 NIV)
Don’t Let Evil Get
The Best Of You; Get The Best Of Evil By Doing Good! (Romans 12:21 MSG) Merciless
(wicked) people make plots against good (righteous) people and snarl like animals,
but the Lord laughs and knows their time is coming soon! (Psalm 37:12-13 CEV)
Do Not Be
Preoccupied With Evildoers! Do not envy those who do wicked things. They
will quickly dry up like grass and wither away like green plants. (Psalm 37:1-2
GWT) The previous verses explain the way we overcome evil is through good, not
justice! When we decide to take revenge and pay back evil for evil, we create a
vicious cycle of evil that never stops. Revenge is an emotional rush to create
a little pay back. In the short term it’s fun and rewarding, but in the long
run revenge dishonors God. If we respond to bad with bad, we lose. Not only do we
lose, but we miss God’s mark, we lose the opportunity to potentially bring the
other person to God and His forgiveness. When someone treats you badly (evil),
show them what you’re made of: the love, the righteousness and forgiveness
modeled by Jesus and overcome evil with good!
God’s Word To You: Don’t insist on getting even; that’s not
for you to do. “I’ll do the judging,” says God. “I’ll take care of it!” (Romans
12:19 MSG)
Pray this prayer
with me: Father, in this troubled
world where evil is increasing in number, help me to always be on guard by arming
myself in the attire of a Christian soldier. (Ephesians 6:11) Grant me wisdom,
discernment and favor as I encounter wickedness, plots and ploys. I thank You
and I humbly pray, in Jesus' Mighty Name, Amen! Blessings people of God and I
hope this day is a blessed day for you filled with the joy, peace, love,
happiness, blessings and favor of our Father far over and above all that we
[dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts,
hopes, or dreams] (Ephesians 3:20) May the Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be
with your spirit. Amen! (Philippians 4:23) Have a great day! Never forget, in
all circumstances, God loves you! In His service, Jacob...
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