Thursday Writing...6/21/18..."Doing Good"

Good Morning,

The theme of this writing today is basically that evil received should not also be repaid evil. Matthew 7:12a we find this word..."So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you..." This is known as the Golden Rule. Here is a quote from this writing which we should follow, "Yes, you may be angry, but sin not. That is just letting evil win. Resist letting evil get the best of you and instead overpower evil with good."

This advice would be good to well taken.

Brother Thomas, Jody, and Corinne

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Today's Devotional

"Doing Good"
by 

Brother Thomas Ukwute

                       and Jody Ward

Don’t let evil defeat you or get the upper hand. Do not be overcome and conquered by evil, but instead overcome evil with good. Conquer and defeat evil by doing good.

Romans 12.21

The one and only, surefire way to put the enemy out of business is to not react to the enemy’s provocation at the same level it was created.

The enemy cannot get to you unless he has drawn you out from your secure zone in Christ by provoking you to anger.

Remember, the anger of man does not work out the righteousness of God, so be on guard to discern when the enemy knocks at the door of your heart. Recognize him, and resist him, by overcoming evil with good.

The easiest way the enemy can get a foothold in your life is through an offense that stirs anger. This often leads down a road of retained anger that will slowly take hold as hate and unforgiveness.

When that and unforgiveness are allowed to take residence, they become the root of bitterness which the Bible warns us will be trouble to our spiritual development and a roadblock to righteousness.

Yes, you may be angry, but sin not. That is just letting evil win. Resist letting evil get the best of you and instead overpower evil with good.

Peace to you, and strength, in our Lord Jesus.

More like Jesus

sung by 

Kristian Stanfill

These are some wonderful things 

for you to think about 

and to rejoice over.

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