Good Morning “Burning Coal Heap-ers.” Today we are in Proverbs 25.
Finish the sentence… I’m rubber you’re glue, whatever you say bounces off of me and _________________.
If you hit me I’ll _________________.
When someone makes themselves our enemy, our typical response is to attack! When we’re talking about THE ENEMY, absolutely we must be prepared for spiritual battle (1 Peter 5:8-9, Ephesians 6:10-18).
But… when we’re referring to each other, however; remember it’s not flesh and blood we’re warring against… it’s deception from the liar of liars! (Ephesians 6:12)
Proverbs 15:1 reminds us that “A gentle word turns away wrath…”. When someone positions themselves against us, they are poised for and expecting a fight. They are disarmed when our response is not aggressive but instead gentle and kind. It messes with their categories. Furthermore it shines a light on their own deception and irrational behavior.
“If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.”
Proverbs 25:21-22 NIV
If you hit me I’ll not hit you back.
Instead, I’ll give you the other cheek (Matthew 5:39). Wait… what? Those words sound weird even typing them. It’s not my gut response either, but see how disarming that is?
Love you all! Dig in!
Finish the sentence… I’m rubber you’re glue, whatever you say bounces off of me and _________________.
If you hit me I’ll _________________.
When someone makes themselves our enemy, our typical response is to attack! When we’re talking about THE ENEMY, absolutely we must be prepared for spiritual battle (1 Peter 5:8-9, Ephesians 6:10-18).
But… when we’re referring to each other, however; remember it’s not flesh and blood we’re warring against… it’s deception from the liar of liars! (Ephesians 6:12)
Proverbs 15:1 reminds us that “A gentle word turns away wrath…”. When someone positions themselves against us, they are poised for and expecting a fight. They are disarmed when our response is not aggressive but instead gentle and kind. It messes with their categories. Furthermore it shines a light on their own deception and irrational behavior.
“If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.”
Proverbs 25:21-22 NIV
If you hit me I’ll not hit you back.
Instead, I’ll give you the other cheek (Matthew 5:39). Wait… what? Those words sound weird even typing them. It’s not my gut response either, but see how disarming that is?
Love you all! Dig in!
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