Overcome Evil with Good!
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Rom. 12:21
I must admit that throughout my entire life, I have struggled with anger. When I’m confronted with evil, I mostly respond with negative words rather than being positive. I truly believe it has to do with my pride. I feel that people should live up to my expectations even though I do not live up to God’s expectations for me. I repent and ask God for forgiveness at least 20 times a day because I commit the same sin again.
The Lord Jesus did not ignore Satan. He did not ignore evil. But He defeated all His enemies at the cross of Calvary with love He has for mankind. Scripture stated that, “And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.” Col. 2:15.
God’s prerogative in dealing with evil was to have victory over it and using the opportunity for good. Calvary was an official act against the kingdom of darkness. God and evil are antagonistic because evil was very reason for the redemptive act of Christ on Calvary.
If I’m a true disciple of Jesus Christ, then I will manifest Calvary principles. I have been attacked verbally and lied on and I know this is a tool of the enemy. Just like Jesus in every situation He confronted he looked at His enemies with eternal eyes. He saw what people could become through His love and compassion.
Jesus stated that He came to save that which was lost to evil, not condemn those who are bound by Satan. He did this out of mercy and love. Do we deserve mercy, No. But God in His love towards us through the sacrifice of Jesus did not give us justice for our rebellion, rather mercy.