Thematic Bible


Thematic Bible

















But [Prov. 25:21-25 says], "Feed your enemy if he is hungry; give him something to drink if he is thirsty. For when you do this, it will be [like] heaping burning coals on his head." [i.e., it can cause him burning shame that can lead to his repentance and ultimate forgiveness]. Verse ConceptsForgiveness, Application Ofethics, socialenemies, of believersHeadsHospitality, Shown ToReward, HumanEnemies, Christian Response ToHospitalityCoal, Metaphorical UseDuties To EnemiesBurning PeoplePeople Providing FoodTurning The Other CheekEnemiesGod Quenching Our ThirstForgiving Others Who Hurt YouFeeding The Poorhunger



Do not repay a wrong action with [another] wrong action, nor abusive [language] with [additional] abuse, but rather be a blessing [to one another]. For the purpose of your being called [by God] was so that you could receive a blessing [from Him eventually]. Verse Conceptsevil, believers' responses toenemies, of believersAttackingInsultsForgiving Ones EnemiesMercy, HumanRevenge, And RetaliationSpiteCalling, Of ChristiansDuties To EnemiesAccusations, Against Early ChristiansConsider Your Call To SalvationGod BlessesNot AvengingPeople BlessingRepaying Evil For EvilBlessing OthersAbuseGiving Back




But [Prov. 25:21-25 says], "Feed your enemy if he is hungry; give him something to drink if he is thirsty. For when you do this, it will be [like] heaping burning coals on his head." [i.e., it can cause him burning shame that can lead to his repentance and ultimate forgiveness]. [So], do not be conquered by evil, but [instead] conquer evil by doing good.