Don't let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.

Don't let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good. Romans 12:21

"Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay,"says the Lord. On the contrary:
"If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." Romans 12:17-21

~ I find it interesting that the words "feed" your enemies and "drink" for the thirsty are used in these verses. As to me; food would represent the work of the Father as in John 4:34 "My food," said Jesus, "is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work." or food representing the Word of God; while thirsty typically represents the Living water. So, if we Choose to do good, God will avenge. Not that we would hope for revenge, but to Hope for our enemy's salvation (to bless those who curse you) ...by feeding them and offering them drink, might they be saved? Are the burning coals possibly the sword, the word of God, cutting them to the core? Is it possible that instead of repaying our enemies for what they have done, we might lead them to the Lord by our actions and that This might be the burning coals - That in turn they might become what they despise? Jesus within us.

just some thoughts...