other nations, because governments are not capable of either love or hate. This is why the Old and New Testaments speak of the responsibility of governments in terms of civil justice, never love. The wonderful livability of Scripture is thereby demonstrated by the way Paul dealt with the problem of coping with evil. On a personal level, try to live at peace with everyone. Suffer personal insult and persecution as long as it is possible (Rom. 12:14–21). Go the “second mile” with people (Matt 5:41).