Morning Bread

Reading from Romans this morning:

" Let love be genuine;

hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; 

love one another with mutual affection;

out do one anther in showing honor.

Do  no lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. 

Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer.

Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers.

Bless those who persecute you;

bless and do not curse them.

Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those weep.

Live in harmony with one another; 

do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly;

Do not claim to be wiser than you are.

Do not repay anyone evil for evil,

but take thought for what is noble in the sight of all.

IF it is possible, so far as is depends on you, live peaceably with all.

Beloved never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God;

for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay says the Lord."

No, "if you enemies are hungry, feed them;

they are thirsty, them something to drink;

for by doing this you will heap burning coals on their heads."

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome with good.
Romans 12:9-21