Don't Be Happy When an Enemy Falls

Proverbs 24:17-18

Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth,

and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Lest the Lord see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.

There is a temptation to be happy when an enemy falls into trouble.  This is a sign of our own wickedness.  We should want our enemies to turn to the Lord and be spared the consequences of a life lived in rebellion against their Maker.  We then become more of a judge than a servant.  Let us let the Lord be the judge and do what He thinks needs to be done to bring your enemy to a place of repentance and forgiveness.  Pray for your enemies.  Do good to those who despitefully use you.  Bless those who curse you and don’t rejoice when your enemy falls or stumbles.  It will happen.  It says WHEN your enemy falls and stumbles.  Let your response be like your Lord, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.”