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Today's Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. 25 NIV

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Timothy La Fontaine

Podcast Introduction

It’s  Poetry Thursday, and we’ll read Proverbs 25. I’m calling this episode “Love Your Enemies?“

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Summary

Proverbs 25, along with the following chapters, contains a collection of proverbs attributed to King Solomon. These proverbs were compiled by King Hezekiah of Judah, approximately 270 years after Solomon's death. One of the verses in Proverbs 25, verse 21, encourages kindness towards enemies by providing food and water to those in need. The subsequent verse, verse 22, has been subject to various interpretations. Some suggest that it refers to a burning conviction experienced by the enemy when they receive kindness, while others propose the idea of lending a burning coal to help them start a fire. Regardless of how the enemy perceives this act, the focus of the proverb is on the responsibility of being kind to enemies. This aligns with the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 5:43-47, where he encourages love and prayers for enemies. Although it may not be easy, believers are called to love their enemies and can rely on the Holy Spirit for the ability to do so. Love is not solely based on emotions but is demonstrated through actions. By choosing to act in loving ways, bridges can be built even in difficult relationships.

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Transcript corrected by Sister Denise

Steve Webb 0:00Love is an action.

Steve Webb 0:09This is the Lifespring! One Year Bible coming to you from Riverside, California, and podcasting since 2004, I'm your OG Godcaster, Steve Webb. It's Poetry Thursday, and we'll read Proverbs chapter 25. The website is lifespringmedia.com, and I'll have contact information for you at the end of the show. And I'm sure you noticed that yesterday's episode was an encore edition from last year. I had told you that I was going to try to get a new episode out for you after my cataract surgery yesterday, but by the time I got home, there just wasn't enough time to get it done. I'll tell you more about my surgery a bit later in the show. Plus I got some information. I've got an ept… I've got an update on Cassie's surgery as well. Before we read, let's pray. Our heavenly Father, we love you and we thank you for your Word. We thank you, Lord, for telling us about yourself in the Word. As we read today, I pray that you would bless us I pray that you would teach us and touch our hearts. I pray this in Jesus' precious name. Amen. All right, are you ready? Let's begin.

Steve Webb 1:16Proverbs, chapter 25. These are more proverbs of Solomon, compiled by the men of Hezekiah king of Judah: It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings. As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable. Remove the dross from the silver, and a silversmith can produce a vessel; remove wicked officials from the king’s presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness. Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among his great men; it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,” than for him to humiliate you before his nobles. What you have seen with your eyes do not bring hastily to court, for what will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame?