Burning Coals of Kindness (Proverbs 25:21-22)

A command that flipped the culture

In Solomon's day, getting even wasn't optional. It was expected. So a proverb telling people to give their enemy food and water turned everything upside down. Jesus says the same thing in Luke: love your enemies and do good to those who hate you.

The formula

DeWayne lays it out like an equation. Feed them, give them water, and the coals land on their head, meaning the conviction of being treated well by someone they wronged. Then comes the result: the Lord rewards you. Whether their heart changes is out of your hands. Pharaoh's heart never softened, and that was never on Moses.

Love with your eyes open

Loving someone doesn't mean handing over your house key to a person who keeps stealing. Ask what's driving them, help where you can, and use the discernment the Holy Spirit gives.

Try this

• Name one person you'd rather avoid, and do one kind thing for them this week.
• Pray for a softer heart before your next hard conversation.