Conquering Evil

Let love be without hypocrisy Let that be our democracy, Detest evil; cling to what is good That indeed is the best tasting food. Love one another deeply as brothers and sisters Don't treat them as sores or as blisters, Take the lead in honoring one another Remember, do right to your sister and brother. Do not lack vigor or diligence In zeal; be fervent in the Spirit; ! serve the Lord with intelligence, Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer Remember, God is listening and is always there. Share with the saints in their needs Choosing hospitality should be your seeds, Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse Remember that holy verse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep As the farmer does sow and also does reap, Live in harmony with one another You are my sister or brother. Do not be proud; instead, associate with the humble Then you will never fall or stumble, Do not be wise in your own estimation Own and hold a true foundation. Do not ever repay anyone evil for evil Love should be the gift both given and in retrieval, Give careful thought to do what is honorable in everyone's eyes Do not wear a deceptive disguise. If possible, as far as it depends on you Live at peace with everyone that you know or knew, Friends, do not ever avenge yourselves Instead, leave room for God's wrath on the shelves. As in the scripture it is written Vengeance belongs to me to who will be smitten, I will repay always so says the Lord But, follow my accord. If your enemy is hungry, give him something to eat If he is thirsty, give him something to drink as you greet, For in so doing you will be heaping fiery coals on his head Then he will be judged by the Lord as he had said. Treat others on how you want to be treated Don't let your soul be used or defeated, Do not be conquered by evil or ever by sin But, conquer evil with good and then give an, "Amen". Randy L. McClave