Expected Behavior

Romans 12: 17 - 21Repay 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. On the contrary, if your enemy is hungry, feed him, if he is thirsty, give him to drink, for in so doing you will heap burning coals on his head. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

When you look through a human eyes at the condition of the world we live in, it would seem impossible to live according to that verse. After all evil and corruption beyond description are around us everyday, everywhere we go. We do not have to be overcome by this. The Lord our God expects us to overcome through faith in Him.

The first thing we must do is accept the fact that God's Word is true and unchanging. Don't ever think that just because everyone is doing something, or something is legal but against God's Word, that it doesn't matter. Once we accept the truth that God's Word is true and unchanging, He will do the rest. Here are a couple of examples.

Hebrews 13: 5 - 8 says, let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He himself has said, I will never leave you nor forsake you. So we may boldly say, the Lord is my helper; I will not fear, what can man do to me? Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the Word of God to you, whose faith, follow, considering the outcome of their conduct. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

1  Corinthians 10: 13 no temptation has overtaken you except as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will make a way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.

We have God's Word for all of these verses. He gave us the Holy Spirit as a helper. In case you forgot, the Holy Spirit raised Jesus from the dead, so I think we can safely assume that He has the power to do anything, including helping us to act according to God's will no matter what goes on in this world. Nothing is impossible with God.

Luke 1:37 says, for with God nothing will be impossible.

Matthew 19: 26 says, but Jesus looked at them and said to them,” with man this is impossible” but with God all things are possible.

God bless you and your family. Praise The Lord!

Remember Jesus loves you.

Prayer of Salvation.

Lord Jesus, please forgive all of my sins, and come into my heart as my personal savior. I want to serve only you. 

Praise the Lord! 

Amen