Romans 12:20
“Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.”
What does Romans 12:20 mean?
Romans 12 is Paul’s sustained appeal to believers to live out the “renewing of your mind” in the ordinary pressures of human relationships. After urging sincere love, patience in tribulation, and blessing those who persecute, he comes to the specific temptation that flares up…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Transformative Power of Kindness: Heaping Coals of Love
In the rapidly changing tide of our world, where hostility and division are commonplace, Romans 12:20 beckons us with an unusual command: "Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head." At…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Grace and Compassion in Times of Conflict
Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, I come before You with a heart longing for understanding and compassion. Your Word in Romans 12:20 reminds us, "Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of…
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