FAITH: Comes by Hearing the Word of God
Romans 12:21: Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
FAITH: Comes by Studying the Word of God
As the believer walks through this evil world with its satanic system, he cannot fight it. If you attempt to fight this satanic system, my friend, it will whip you. You cannot adopt the same worldly tactics of hate and revenge. If you do, you can be assured of defeat.
God has given the believer the “good,” which is the Holy Spirit. He is to walk in the Spirit. “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh” (Gal. 5:16). “If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit” (Gal. 5:25). 1
FAITH: Comes by Obeying the Word of God
Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; 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. 1 Peter 3:8–9
This is the biblical charge to every Christian. It is not a nice option to think about. It is the Lords direct instructions to His Church. Pray for these changes to take place in your life. Study each one: unity, compassion, love, tenderness, courteous, not an evil response, and being a blessing to others. Start today. Let His Spirit work in you.
FAITH: Comes by Experiencing the Transforming Work of God
An overcomer is no longer overcome with sin, but overcome by the presence of the Lord. – TWEET IT
FAITH: Comes by Praying with the Word of God
And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32
Dear Father, it is Your Holy Spirit that I need. Give me a tender heart, and a yielding will, to be more like You in my relationships with others.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: The Epistles (Romans 9-16) (electronic ed., Vol. 43, pp. 80–81). Nashville.
