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The hot coals on the enemy's head are not meant in the sense of pain or punishment, according to John MacArthur: "As metals are melted...so is the heart of an enemy softened by... kindness" (939).

Beth Moore: "...the presence, purpose, and power of God is best discovered through difficulty. How encouraging to recognize that Paul did not discover the strength to leave his circumstances; he discovered the strength to stay! (80)

"The fruit of the Spirit is the supernatural outcome of being filled with the Spirit" (80).

"Though you have made me see troubles, many and bitter, you will restore my life again..." (Ps. 71:20, 23).

"...[G]ood does not equal easy" (82).

Allow God to turn your miseries into ministries (82).