Lately, I’ve noticed it’s fashionable to gloat over an enemy’s downfall. We’ve done this for eons. However, it seems to be encouraged even more in today’s American society. Unfortunately, we tend to forget about the dangers of gloating.
When someone we don’t particularly like falls into trouble, we are tempted to pile it on. We say:
- They got what they deserved!
- It serves them right!
- Now they’re going to pay!
- They’re getting just what they deserve!
Don’t rejoice when your enemies fall; don’t be happy when they stumble.
Proverbs 24:17