Romans 12:21 says, “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Now, that’s easier to say than to live out, ain’t it? Because life has a way of serving up a fresh plate of trouble just when you thought you’d ordered peace.

Evil don’t take a day off. It’ll cut you off in traffic, talk bad about you behind your back, and sometimes sit right next to you at the dinner table. And the natural instinct is to fight fire with fire—get even, hold a grudge, make ‘em pay. But Paul tells us something radical: don’t let the bad win. Instead, hit it with so much good that evil don’t stand a chance.

See, overcoming evil with good isn’t about being weak; it’s about being strong enough to not let bitterness run your life. It’s choosing kindness when folks are mean, choosing forgiveness when revenge feels better, and choosing love when hate is easier. That’s not weakness. That’s power.

So today, whatever comes your way—rudeness, betrayal, frustration—meet it with goodness. Because at the end of the day, evil only wins if it changes who you are. And friend, you were made for better.