Romans 12:19-21: Overcoming Evil With Good: S3-E25

In this episode, Ross O’Hair and Ben Brezina explore what it means to overcome evil with good. They unpack Romans 12:19-21—challenging listeners to leave revenge to God and instead respond to hurt with kindness and radical love. The conversation touches on the pitfalls of seeking personal justice, the transformative power of depending on the Holy Spirit, and practical ways to bless those who wrong us, even in our most vulnerable moments. If you’ve ever wrestled with how to handle hurt, offense, or injustice, this conversation will challenge and encourage you. Discover how choosing to depend on Christ and walking in His love can transform your life—and the lives of those around you.

1. Introduction (00:00)
2. Scripture Reading (00:50)
3. The Call to Not Avenge Yourself (02:08)
4. God’s Justice vs. Our Emotions (03:32)
5. The Destructive Cycle of Retaliation (06:16)
6. Empowered to Give Radical Love (07:38)
7. Jesus as the Ultimate Example (10:53)
8. Practical Example: Refusing to Take the Bait (12:00)
9. Handling Personal Offense with Grace in Parenting (15:53)
10. Relying on the Holy Spirit to Overcome Evil (19:16)
11. Final Takeaway (19:31)