Fez Posted February 7, 2010 Group: Royal Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 683 Topics Per Day: 0.12 Content Count: 11,128 Content Per Day: 1.99 Reputation: 1,352 Days Won: 54 Joined: 02/03/2009 Status: Offline Birthday: 12/07/1952 Share Posted February 7, 2010 It's not a literal heaping of coals. It's about conviction of wrongdoing. That is how I have always seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningGlory Posted February 7, 2010 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 1,022 Topics Per Day: 0.16 Content Count: 39,193 Content Per Day: 6.09 Reputation: 9,977 Days Won: 78 Joined: 10/01/2006 Status: Offline Share Posted February 7, 2010 This woman had seriously wronged my wife and I. After she had been kicked out of her house and had no where to go, we were the only ones who offered her a place to stay. While she was in our living room, she asked why we were helping her; because as she said, the way she treated us, she did not deserve our help. We just said it was our duty. I watched her as she stared out the window and knew we had heaped coals of fire on her head. I know that this was the moment that caused her to change her lifestyle. I did this for the wrong reasons though. Partly out of duty but mostly I wanted to heap coals on her head. At least you're honest, Babbler and, whatever your motivation, you did the right thing. I hope this caused a change in this woman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7thseal Posted February 7, 2010 Group: Senior Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 14 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 825 Content Per Day: 0.13 Reputation: 186 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/13/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted February 7, 2010 This woman had seriously wronged my wife and I. After she had been kicked out of her house and had no where to go, we were the only ones who offered her a place to stay. While she was in our living room, she asked why we were helping her; because as she said, the way she treated us, she did not deserve our help. We just said it was our duty. There's the 'light' which often isn't shined... We can't do this under our own understanding and its the leadership of the Holy Spirit which opens that door of opportunity for them to grasp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracks77 Posted February 8, 2010 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 0 Topics Per Day: 0 Content Count: 18 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/08/2010 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/07/1959 Share Posted February 8, 2010 My first post here. I saw this topic and feel that I have a good explanation. Back in the days of travel by foot, it was difficult to get a fire started while traveling. (no matches) The solution to this problem was to wrap coals from the campfire and carry them on your head to the next campsite. Then you were able to start the dinner fire more easily. "heap coals of fire on his head" is a reference to loving your enemy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningGlory Posted February 8, 2010 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 1,022 Topics Per Day: 0.16 Content Count: 39,193 Content Per Day: 6.09 Reputation: 9,977 Days Won: 78 Joined: 10/01/2006 Status: Offline Share Posted February 8, 2010 My first post here. I saw this topic and feel that I have a good explanation. Back in the days of travel by foot, it was difficult to get a fire started while traveling. (no matches) The solution to this problem was to wrap coals from the campfire and carry them on your head to the next campsite. Then you were able to start the dinner fire more easily. "heap coals of fire on his head" is a reference to loving your enemy. That' an interesting perspective; and it makes sense. Welcome to Worthy, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracks77 Posted February 8, 2010 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 0 Topics Per Day: 0 Content Count: 18 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/08/2010 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/07/1959 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Thank you. Pesonally, I have to do my best to focus my life on God's love. If I stray into resentment an even revenge, I become seperated from the joy of feeling God's presence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningGlory Posted February 8, 2010 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 1,022 Topics Per Day: 0.16 Content Count: 39,193 Content Per Day: 6.09 Reputation: 9,977 Days Won: 78 Joined: 10/01/2006 Status: Offline Share Posted February 8, 2010 Thank you. Pesonally, I have to do my best to focus my life on God's love. If I stray into resentment an even revenge, I become seperated from the joy of feeling God's presence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Shalhevet~ Posted February 8, 2010 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 334 Topics Per Day: 0.06 Content Count: 2,049 Content Per Day: 0.38 Reputation: 120 Days Won: 4 Joined: 08/13/2009 Status: Offline Share Posted February 8, 2010 It's seems to be a metaphorical (or is that allegorical? ) way of saying that this person will: 1. either feel guilty about the way they've treated you and repent in anguish 2. or bring judgment upon themselves for this mistreatment; and you shall be rewarded for trying to show God's righteous love. Either way works the will of God; which is how to interpret hard passages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovedya Posted February 8, 2010 Group: Royal Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 375 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 11,400 Content Per Day: 1.44 Reputation: 125 Days Won: 0 Joined: 08/30/2002 Status: Offline Birthday: 08/14/1971 Share Posted February 8, 2010 My first post here. I saw this topic and feel that I have a good explanation. Back in the days of travel by foot, it was difficult to get a fire started while traveling. (no matches) The solution to this problem was to wrap coals from the campfire and carry them on your head to the next campsite. Then you were able to start the dinner fire more easily. "heap coals of fire on his head" is a reference to loving your enemy. wait....what? I think I need a reference for that. Seems kind of strange to wrap hot coals in something and then caryy it on your head. Drag it behind you or strap it to a donkey, sure. But carry hot coals on your head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveller Posted February 8, 2010 Group: Royal Member Followers: 5 Topic Count: 827 Topics Per Day: 0.10 Content Count: 12,101 Content Per Day: 1.50 Reputation: 249 Days Won: 3 Joined: 04/01/2002 Status: Offline Share Posted February 8, 2010 I've heard of that before too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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