Romans Chapter 12 gives each of us a standard to live by. “Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my 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.

Boy, that is hard to follow sometimes, isn’t it? I can’t tell you the number of times that I wanted to put the five fingers of fellowship around someone’s neck. There are people who will argue, fuss and fight with us at the drop of a hat. And they’ll even drop the hat. Some people just enjoy a good fight. One guy said, “Pardon me for criticizing, but I have to do what I do best.” We need to learn that we don’t need to answer every question or deal with every issue that is thrown in our face. Why, because it is not necessary for us to respond to everything we disagree with. Because if we do, it will lead us into feuding, fussing and fighting which leads to stress, anguish, and hurt feelings. It will kill our witness and harm our Christian Walk. Paul declares that God will avenge and repay. If He will, we don’t have to. We are God’s people; therefore, we are not to be overcome by evil, but we are to overcome evil with good. Here’s one last thought to carry you throughout this week; never wrestle with a pig you will both get dirty, and the pig likes it!