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Romans 12:20-21

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Scott Postma
Oct 02, 2025
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“To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” -Romans 12:20–21

Instead of what seems natural to the flesh—to take vengeance on one’s enemies—the believer is called to act contrary. Paul…

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