“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good” (Romans 12:21).
Discussion
There are three gates leading to hell—lust, anger, and greed. Every sane person should give these up, for they lead to the degradation of the soul. Freed from these three gates of darkness, a person acts for their own welfare and thus attains the highest goal. (The Bhagavat Gita)🧡⚡
The Qur’an echoes this profound moral principle in several places, emphasising the transformative power of goodness in the face of wrongdoing. Here are a few verses that resonate closely with Romans 12:21:
Overcoming Evil with Good in the Qur’an
Surah Fussilat (41:34)
“The good deed and the evil deed are not equal. Repel [evil] with that which is better; then the one whom between you and him is enmity will become as though he were a devoted friend.”
This verse beautifully captures the idea of disarming hostility through kindness—turning enemies into allies through moral excellence.
Surah Al-Mu’minun (23:96)
“Repel evil with what is best. We are most knowing of what they describe.”
Here, the Qur’an encourages believers to respond to harm not with retaliation, but with the highest moral conduct.
Surah Al-Baqarah (2:263)
“Kind speech and forgiveness are better than charity followed by injury.”
This verse highlights the ethical weight of gentle words and forgiveness, reinforcing that goodness lies not just in action but in intention and delivery.
These verses reflect a shared Abrahamic ethic: that moral courage lies not in vengeance, but in rising above harm with grace.
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17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Give careful thought to do what is honorable in everyone’s eyes. 18 If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Friends, do not avenge yourselves; instead, leave room for God’s wrath, because it is written, Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord. 20 But
If your enemy is hungry, feed him.
If he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
For in so doing
you will be heaping fiery coals on his head.
21 Do not be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good. (Romans 12:17–21, CSB, https://ref.ly/Ro12.17-21;csb)
Here is a little more of that section that we need to remember right now.
In case you didn't know, good is a weapon that wins.
Overcome.
Indeed, darkness can only be dispelled by light; evil is not defeated by more evil, but by goodness and love.