Live peaceful, seeking no revenge with your fellow man! Romans 12:17-21

Good morning everyone!  God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!!  Brrr!  It is cold outside so I hope each of you are staying warm and safe.  Let us continue on with Romans 12: 17-21
 
   

¹⁷ Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
  We are not to do a "pay back" when someone does something to you.  We, Christians, are to do all that is honest in view of everyone. Be upright in thought and deeds.
¹⁸ If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
   We should live with others and be as agreeable and peaceable as possible.  However, we are not to lie down and take a beating. Being humble and peaceful does not mean to be a door mat.  We must choose which battle to take up or in other words, which hill you want to die on.
¹⁹ Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
    Paul tells us don't get even, no revenge. We should,  “Never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God,” (Deuteronomy 32:35)
²⁰ Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
   Have you ever heard keep you friends close and your enemies even closer?  Verse 20 tells us that if we feed our enemy, give him drink, then what???  Coals of fire will be heaped on his head.  When we are kind to someone who dislikes or hates us, it really galls them and they don't understand why.  Just remember Deuteronomy 32:35.
²¹ Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
  Remember the part in the LORD's prayer: deliver us from evil.  Dark is broken up by light, let the light of Jesus shine wherever you tread.  May you gather something from todays study. Love you all.
In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny