1. “Effective members of the body of Christ.”
-We are, indeed, members of the body of Christ
-It speaks to an attitude

2. Dealing with Enemies
I. Do Not Repay Evil for Evil
--- “recompense to no man evil for evil”
v. 17a
II. Live Right in the Sight of All Men
v. 17b
--- “provide things honest in the sight of all men”

3. Dealing with Enemies
III. Seek to Live in Peace with Everyone
--- “If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”
v. 18
1. Peace with all men is not always possible
2. As children of God, we must pursue peace in every circumstance

4. Dealing with Enemies
IV. Do Not Avenge Yourself
v. 19
-“Avenge not yourselves”
-“Give place to wrath”
V. Overcome Evil with Good
-Heap coals of fire upon their head
-Don’t be overcome by evil
-Overcome evil with good