Responsibility to My Enemies

Repay No One

Romans 12:17 NKJV

17 Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.

Matthew 5:39 NKJV

39 But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also.

1 Peter 3:9 NKJV

9 not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.

Romans 12:17 NKJV

17 Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men.

Look for the good in all people.

Ex:

Romans 12:18 NKJV

18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.

Hebrews 12:14 NKJV

14 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord:

Give Place for Wrath

Romans 12:19 NKJV

19 Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.

Cross illustration

Romans 12:20–21 NKJV

20 Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; If he is thirsty, give him a drink; For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.” 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Romans 12:21 NKJV

21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.