Do Not Repay Anyone Evil For Evil

Yeah, when something happens to me, I want payback. I think I deserve justice. It's only fair right?

But according to the word, it goes against everything that is God with God and His plan for peoples lives.

He is in the people business and He longs to live in the hearts of others and it's my job not to question His ways but give Him an open door to mount up on eagle wings and change their lives for the better.

God Bless.


Romans 12:17-21 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.


A few days ago, we saw that we should bless our enemies. That theme is carried through today as Paul says to provide food and drink to your enemies. The burning coals symbolize how someone feels when they receive something they don’t deserve.

If you treat your enemies with kindness, they will feel certain remorse if they realize they have wronged you in the past. This could change their lives and save them. It doesn’t always, and we cannot control that. This is where we need to have peace about outcomes. It is for God to repay wrongdoing; He’s the only one qualified.

 Verse/Commentary courtesy of 'Jesus Daily: Bible Devotional' android app. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.idelata.JesusDaily