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"Overcome evil with good," Romans 12:31.

So how does this work? OK, here's the deal. It's a deal between God and the person wronged. Here's God's part: God's own rage sets the agenda against the evildoer. And here's our part: do good. What does that mean, Do good? It means, if your enemy is hungry, feed him. If thirsty, give drink. If he curses you, bless him. Do what is honorable. In fact, as much as you have power, live peaceably. But, mainly, do not get even. Deferring to God places burning coals on the bad guy's head. Which brings us back to God's part: His rage against injustice. So, again, here's the deal: It's a matter of faith. Is good really stronger than evil? Will I do good and trust God for getting even? Will God truly unleash his rage against sinners? Or must it be I to even the score? Well, that's always the question.

The blood of the One mercilessly hanging on the tree cries out with grace to God, Forgive them because they're clueless. We will give thanks today with a brother or sister remembering that Jesus trusted to God who judges justly; Jesus always did good.