Romans 13

Today, father, I am led by your spirit, and I am filled with your word. As much as depends on me I will live peaceably with all. I will not seek vengeance, but rather I leave those matters unto you, father. You tell me that vengeance is yours, and you will repay.

If my enemy is hungry I will offer food. If he is thirsty I will offer drink. I’m not overcome by evil, instead I overcome evil with good.

I am subject to governing authorities, for rulers are appointed by your hand, father, and they are not a terror to good works. So, I do what is good. I pay my taxes, and I render to all their due: taxes to whom taxes are due, customs, fear, and honor to whom it is due.

I pay my debts. I attend to love my neighbor; for as I love others I fulfill your will for me, father. Love does no harm.

Now, by your grace and presence in me, Lord, I am awake. Now I live in your salvation. I cast off all works of darkness, and I put on the armor of light. I put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and I make no provision for the flesh to fulfill its lusts.