Pope Francis: “where there is calumny, there is the devil”
God tells how we respond to calumny. Leave it in God’s hands. His justice is swift.
Romans 12:
Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer.i
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Contribute to the needs of the holy ones,j exercise hospitality.
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* Bless those who persecute [you],k bless and do not curse them.l
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Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.m
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Have the same regard for one another; do not be haughty but associate with the lowly; do not be wise in your own estimation.n
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Do not repay anyone evil for evil; be concerned for what is noble in the sight of all.o
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If possible, on your part, live at peace with all.p
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Beloved, do not look for revenge but leave room for the wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”
Titus Chapter 3:8
Advice to Titus.* I want you to insist on these points, that those who have believed in God be careful to devote themselves to good works; these are excellent and beneficial to others.g
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* Avoid foolish arguments, genealogies, rivalries, and quarrels about the law,h for they are useless and futile.
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After a first and second warning, break off contact with a heretic,i
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realizing that such a person is perverted and sinful and stands self-condemned.