Good morning. We are back in Romans. A verse that is hard to obey: never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Ouch! We oh so want to get payback. We have to follow this advice: never take your own revenge, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine, I will repay," says the Lord. He can do a much better job than we can. It just seems that He is too slow sometimes. Respect what is right in the sight of all men. If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men. It should not be our fault if we are not at peace with someone. However that does not mean that we compromise just to keep the peace. We have to be firm in our beliefs. Just because we are peaceful does not mean that they will be peaceful. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. The light always overcomes the dark. Paul then talks about subjection to governing authorities; obeying; paying taxes; etc. Render to all what is due them. And then a verse we all need to observe: owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. All of the Commandments are summed up in this saying, "you shall love your neighbor as yourself". Love does no wrong to a neighbor; love therefore is the fulfillment of the law. Love is all you need, Love; love is all you need. And this do, knowing the time that it is already the hour for you to awaken from sleep; for now salvation is nearer to us than when we believed. The night is almost gone, and the day is at hand. Let us therefore lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. And finally: we should put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh. Father continue to heal the reader. Give him/her Your guidance and protection from all harm. Help him/her to walk in love continually.

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