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If you've got it in you, get along with everybody.
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Don't insist on getting even; that's not for you to do. "I'll do the judging," says God. "I'll take care of it."
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Our Scriptures tell us that if you see your enemy hungry, go buy that person lunch, or if he's thirsty, get him a drink. Your generosity will surprise him with goodness.
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Don't let evil get the best of you; get the best of evil by doing good.
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