Romans 14:16 - The Right Thing? Therefore do not let your good be spoken of as evil; Truth to Learn Sometimes doing “the right thing” can cause harm to others. Behind the Words “Good” is translated from agathos, meaning “benevolent, profitable, or useful.” There is another Greek word translated “good.”...
Romans 12:21 – Good Versus Evil
Romans 12:21 - Good Versus Evil Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Truth to Learn The proper way for a Christian to combat evil is with good. Behind the Words The word translated “overcome” is nikaō, a verb form of the noun nikē, which refers...
Romans 12:17 – Reactive or Proactive?
Romans 12:17 - Reactive or Proactive? Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. Truth to Learn We should be benevolently proactive, not selfishly reactive. Behind the Words The word translated “repay” is apodidomi, which is a compound word made up...
Romans 11:20 – Faith and Fear
Romans 11:20 - Faith and Fear Well said. Because of unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by faith. Do not be haughty, but fear. Truth to Learn Salvation should not produce pride, but reverential fear. Behind the Words “Well said” is translated from the Greek word kalōs, meaning...
Romans 10:15 – Evangelists in Full Bloom
Romans 10:15 - Evangelists in Full Bloom And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!" Truth to Learn Those who preach the gospel are seen...
Romans 8:28 – Called for Goodness Sake
Romans 8:28 - Called for Goodness Sake And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Truth to Learn God is producing goodness in Christians because He has decided to do so. Behind the...