Romans 12:9-21
9 “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is
good.
10 Be devoted to one another in LOVE. Honor one another above yourselves.
11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual
fervor, serving the LORD.
12 Be joyful in HOPE, patient
in affliction, faithful in prayer.
13 Share with the LORD’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.
16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be
willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is
right in the eyes of everyone.
18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with
everyone.
19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for GOD’s wrath, for it is
written:
‘It
is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the LORD.
20 On the contrary:
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him
something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.’
21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with GOOD.”
