Don't get even Get Faith
Romans 12:17-21
Paul shifts from how we are to act with the believer to how we are to act with the unbeliever and hostile people it is hard to try be at peace with men that are evil but the Lord says this is how we are to act in the mist of this cruel word that keeps to the old saying a tooth for a tooth instead of showing sacrificial l love the same way Jesus did for us on the cross of Calvary when he said father forgive them for they no not what they do.
The first thing we must not forget we have a higher calling than those who do not know the power of the Holy spirit that dwell on the inside of us.
Proverbs 3:4 (NKJV)
4 And so find favor and high esteem In the sight of God and man.
Set the Atmosphere in your environment Christians should change how people very a situation by our presence the word Atmosphere means a prevailing emotional tone or attitude, especially one associated with a specific place or time
DON’T LET THE ATMOSPHERE CHANGE YOU V 17
Proverbs 20:22 (NKJV)
22 Do not say, "I will recompense evil"; Wait for the LORD, and He will save you.
1 Peter 3:9-12 (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.
10 For "He who would love life And see good days, Let him refrain his tongue from evil, And his lips from speaking deceit.
11 Let him turn away from evil and do good; Let him seek peace and pursue it.
12 For the eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their prayers; But the face of the LORD is against those who do evil."
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Don’t let the Atmosphere cultivate you v 18
2. The believer is to demonstrate good behavior in the sight of all men. The word "provide" (pronooumenoi PWS: 3077) means to think before acting. The idea is this: when someone does evil against the believer, the believer is to think before he acts. He is to think and pray through his behavior. Why? So that he can respond in the right and proper way. The believer needs to do what is right and noble, and the only way to do it is to think the situation through.
Note another point, a critical point. Scripture clearly tells the believer why he is to respond this way: so that his honest and noble response is seen by men. In essence, the believer is to love by turning the other cheek to the evil doer in "the sight of all men." A strong testimony of God's love will then be seen by men.
Colossians 3:15 (NKJV)
15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.
Don’t let the Atmosphere create a place for old you to show up v 19
Galatians 5:19-21 (KJV)
19 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
Don’t let the Atmosphere control the Spirit that is inside of you (Praise your way out!!!)20-21
John 14:26 (KJV)
26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
Jesus Reminds me HE……
My comfort in Crisis
My help when I am helpless
My stability when I stumble
My light in my darkness
My victory in my battle
My blessing when I am burden
My hope for my heartache
My friend who will never leave me nor forsake me
Psalm 30:5 (NKJV)
5 For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning.
Psalm 16:11 (NKJV)
11 You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
John 15:11 (NKJV)
11 These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.
Psalm 27:5 (NKJV)
5 For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; In the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock.
Psalm 34:19 (NKJV)
19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the LORD delivers him out of them all.
Isaiah 43:2-3 (NKJV)
2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you.
3 For I am the LORD your God, The Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I gave Egypt for your ransom, Ethiopia and Seba in your place.
Romans 8:28 (NKJV)
28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
