Romans 12:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So if your enemy is hungry, feed them. If they're thirsty, give them something to drink. When you do this, you're basically putting burning coals on their head — meaning your kindness will make them feel the weight of how they've treated you.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Kill them with kindness — your generosity to enemies hits harder than any comeback ever could.

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She should be known for doing good things — like raising kids well, opening her home to people who needed a place to stay, serving others (even in humble ways), helping people who were struggling, and basically jumping at every chance to do something kind.

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