Our wisdom for today is in Proverbs 25, verse 21.
“If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.”
The Apostle Paul knew this verse well. In Romans 12: verse 20, he wrote,“If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”
There is a lesson for us in this verse.
We are not judged by how we treat those whom we love. A person can be judged by how they treat their enemies. A Godly person should be ready to help their enemies. Obviously, it is our hope that we can help them find God. One can never lead a person that they treat as an enemy.
All of this is emphasized by Jesus in Matthew chapter 5. He said, “I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven.” (verse 44).
So today, do something good for someone who seems to be your enemy.
I’m Lonnie Davis and these are thoughts worth thinking.