Love Your Enemy

How should we treat our enemies? Proverbs 26:21–22 looks forward to the midweek sermon. In these two verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that we should love our enemies and do good to them. This devotional explores the biblical command to show active kindness to enemies by meeting their physical needs, such as hunger and thirst. It explains that this behavior requires genuine observation and empathy, reflecting Christ's love for sinners while leaving ultimate vengeance to God. The text clarifies that such acts do not excuse the enemy's sin but rather highlight its severity through continued rebellion against grace. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's righteous judgment and rely on His grace rather than personal merit when responding to hostility. The central message calls for a transformative attitude of love and service toward those who oppose the faithful.