SCRIPTURE
Romans 12: 9-21
9 Let love be genuine; hate what is
evil, hold fast to what is good; 10 Love one another with mutual affection;
outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit,
serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in
prayer. 13 Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to
strangers. 14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. 15
Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony
with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; do not claim
to be wiser than you are. 17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil, but take thought
for what is noble in the sight of all. 18 If it is possible, so far as it
depends on you, live peaceably with all. 19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves,
but leave room for the wrath of God; for it is written, "Vengeance is mine,
I will repay, says the Lord." 20 No, "if your enemies are hungry, feed
them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink; for by doing this you
will heap burning coals on their heads." 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but
overcome evil with good.