*Charis Daily Devotionals – Sunday, 17th August 2025* *Overcoming Evil with Good* *Author:* Louis Mulongoti > _*"Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” — Romans 12:21 (NIV)*_ As believers, we are not called to respond to darkness with more darkness, or to hate with more hate. We are carriers of light and agents of change. Evil can only win in our lives when we respond in kind. But when we respond with love, forgiveness, and goodness, we not only protect our hearts, we allow God to fight our battles and shine through us. Goodness is not weakness; it is a divine strategy. Evil seeks to drag you into its level, to provoke retaliation, bitterness, or revenge. But when you choose good, even in the face of wrong, you operate in a higher dimension, the realm of God’s nature. It is not always easy, but it is always victorious. > _*"Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” — Luke 6:28 (NIV)*_ *Prayer/Confession* Father, help me not to be overcome by evil, but to conquer evil with good. Teach me to love even when I’ve been hurt, to forgive when it’s hard, and to trust You for justice. I choose to reflect Your light and not the darkness around me. In Jesus’ name. Amen! =================== For your spiritual growth make sure to be part of the *Charis(Grace) Daily Devotionals* community or share the link with others: > Following this link to Join my WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LgqeXqnqLEk8Fxr0gGctcu *For Special Prayer:* *WhatsApp:* +260766740344 *Email:* lmlongoti@gmail.com ============================= *_If you are not yet born again, confess this prayer:_* *Prayer Of Salvation* Dear Lord Jesus, I'm a sinner, come into my heart, wash me with Your precious blood and save my soul today. Lord Jesus, I accept You as my personal Lord and Saviour. Thank You for saving my soul. I'm born again; the old is gone, and the new has begun. I'm a new creation in Jesus Christ's name. Amen! *Note:* Now that you are born again, make sure you find a Bible-believing church where they teach sound doctrines so that you can grow spiritually. Shalom! ============================= © 2025 Christians Reconciliation Gathering Ministries. All rights reserved. Charis Daily Devotionals is a publication and property of Christians Reconciliation Gathering Ministries. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Exceptions are limited to brief quotations used in critical reviews and certain noncommercial purposes permitted by copyright law. =============================