Contemplative Bible Reading

Proverbs 25:21-22 (New Living Translation)

21 If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat.
If they are thirsty, give them water to drink.
22 You will heap burning coals of shame on their heads,
and the Lord will reward you.

A conversation:

Mr. A: I hate you! You are terrible. I want you destroyed.

Mr. B: Are you tired, hungry, thirsty? Here, sit, rest. Have some water. Have some of my food. I always feel better when rested and fed.

Mr. A: but…I want to hate and despise you and see you destroyed.

Mr. B: Please, rest. Drink. Eat.

Mr. A: Well, uh,…

This isn’t very complicated, is it?