1. If your enemy is thirsty, give him water (16-22)

As too much honey will make you sick, so visiting your neighbor too often will wear him out. Telling lies about others is as harmful as shooting them with a sharp arrow. To rely on an unfaithful man in times of trouble will cause disaster. Singing songs to a heavy heart is like pouring vinegar in a wound. If our enemy is hungry or thirsty, we should give him something to eat or drink. The Lord will reward us. Jesus even gave himself for us, sinners--the enemies of God.

2. Exercise self-control (23-28)

A gossiping tongue causes anger. The quarrelsome wife should repent. To send a text message, an e-mail or a letter to our missionaries far away is like giving cold water to the thirsty. The godly should not give in to the wicked. It is not good to seek honor for yourself but seek God's glory. Lacking self-control ruins one's life.