AW Tozer “The Knowledge of the Holy”
God is holy and HE has made holiness the moral condition necessary to the health of His universe. Sin’s temporary presence in the world only accents this.
Whatever is Holy is healthy: evil is a moral sickness that must end ultimately in death!

Romans 12:14 ~ Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

Matthew 5:43-48 ~ “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. 46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47 And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Romans 12:15 ~ Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.

1 Peter 3:9 ~ Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

Romans 12:16 ~ Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

1 Peter 5:5-7 ~ In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

Romans 12:17-18 ~ Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

Romans 12:19-20 ~ Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. 20 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.”

Romans 12:21~ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

God is holy and HE has made holiness the moral condition necessary to the health of His universe.
Sin’s temporary presence in the world only accents this.
Whatever is Holy is healthy: evil is a moral sickness that must end ultimately in death!

Hebrews 12:14-15 esv ~ Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. 15 See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled;

1st - Forgiveness ~ Choice. Obedience to God over an emotional response to evil.
2nd - Forgiving ~ Identification. Heart, Mind & Emotion moving toward agreement with the decision to forgive through blessing your enemy.
3rd - Forgiven ~ Association. Joy flows from the blessings of your former enemy.

When Forgiveness falters, Evil endures.
When Forgiveness is fulfilled, Evil is eradicated.