Returning Evil for Evil Breeds More Evil

Returning evil for evil can only lead to more evil. As Christians we are to bless others instead of tongue- lashing, and berating them, as a response to evil. We have been called to set the standard for the world. We are in the world but not here to represent the world by being a part of it (John 17:14-16). Our hearts are to bless others by praying for them when they flex on us. Love bares up under anything and everything that comes. It is ever ready to believe the best of every person (1 Corinthians 13:6-8). We must follow the Lord’s lead by overcoming evil with good (Romans 12:21). It can be done once we’ve taken our rightful position in the kingdom of God. A soft word can turn away and deflate an evil situation (Proverbs 15:1). As we learn not to participate with the temptation of getting even with someone, or being reactionary to an offense, then we rise above the evil in this world. Having a new strategy in life to always be two steps ahead of evil and the person dispensing it comes by staying connected to God. Do not repay evil for evil. That’s like fighting on the devil’s turf under his rules, which can lead to destruction.