Romans 12:6-21

6And we have different gifts according to the grace given to us. If the gift is prophecy, that individual must use it in proportion to his faith.

7If it is service, he must serve; if it is teaching, he must teach;

8if it is exhortation, he must exhort; if it is contributing, he must do so with sincerity; if it is leadership, he must do so with diligence; if it is showing mercy, he must do so with cheerfulness.

9Love must be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil, cling to what is good.

10Be devoted to one another with mutual love, showing eagerness in honoring one another.

11Do not lag in zeal, be enthusiastic in spirit, serve the Lord.

12Rejoice in hope, endure in suffering, persist in prayer.

13Contribute to the needs of the saints, pursue hospitality.

14Bless those who persecute you, bless and do not curse.

15Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.

16Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.

17Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people.

18If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all people.

19Do not avenge yourselves, dear friends, but give place to God’s wrath, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.

20Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head.

21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.