A precept reproduced by Paul (Romans 12:20) has a second clause that, at first sight, seems to suggest a motive incompatible with true …

Thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. —You will make him burn with shame at the thought of the wrong he has done you…

For you shall heap coals of fire upon his head. Not to increase his punishment and damnation, the more aggravated by kind…

The precept to love even our enemies is an Old Testament commandment. Our Saviour has shown his own great example in loving us when we were enemies…