On Sunday, February 14, 2021, Pastor Stuart Nice shared a message online via YouTube Live and Zoom. In our discussion this week, Pastor Stuart leads us in conversation from Romans 12:17-21 looking at three ways to show love by not responding according to our human impulses but relying on the Holy Spirit’s grace to live in a way that is different than the world.

Do not repay evil for evil.
Do not take revenge.
Do not be overcome with evil.

When we choose to love, accept, and forgive, we can live at peace with all who come into our lives.

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 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. 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.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Romans 12:17-21 (NIV)