Romans 12 17 21 Repay no one evil

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Romans 12: 17 -21 “Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good

Romans 12: 17 -21 “Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, ‘Vengeance is Mine, I will repay, ’ says the Lord. Therefore, ‘If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head. ’ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good” (NKJV).

Overcoming Evil (Romans 12: 21) 1. We live in evil times (Eph. 5: 11

Overcoming Evil (Romans 12: 21) 1. We live in evil times (Eph. 5: 11 -16). 2. Satan hopes to devour us (1 Pet. 5: 8). 3. This is a world of evil men and women (2 Tim. 3: 12 -13).

Overcoming Evil (Romans 12: 21) Success and Failure in Overcoming Evil Joseph Succeeded (Gen.

Overcoming Evil (Romans 12: 21) Success and Failure in Overcoming Evil Joseph Succeeded (Gen. 39: 1 -2, 7 -12) 1. 2. 3. What Did Joseph Do? He said no. He prepared himself to say no. He fled from temptation.

Overcoming Evil (Romans 12: 21) Success and Failure in Overcoming Evil Peter Failed (Luke

Overcoming Evil (Romans 12: 21) Success and Failure in Overcoming Evil Peter Failed (Luke 22: 54 -63) 1. 2. 3. What Did Peter Do? He left Jesus’ side. He forgot who he was. He hid who he was.

Overcoming Evil (Romans 12: 21) How Do We Overcome Evil? 1. Resist evil (Jas.

Overcoming Evil (Romans 12: 21) How Do We Overcome Evil? 1. Resist evil (Jas. 4: 7). 2. Fight with the Spirit’s sword (Matt. 4: 3 -4). 3. Flee from its presence (2 Tim. 2: 22). 4. Abstain from that which battles with the soul (1 Pet. 2: 11).

Overcoming Evil (Romans 12: 21) How Do We Overcome Evil? 5. Guard our associations

Overcoming Evil (Romans 12: 21) How Do We Overcome Evil? 5. Guard our associations (1 Cor. 15: 33). 6. Meditate upon what is right (Mark 7: 20 -23; Phil. 4: 8). 7. Trust in the promises of God (2 Pet. 2: 9; 1 Cor. 10: 13).