in the day of his misfortune,
nor rejoice over the people of Judah
in the day of their destruction,
nor boast so much
in the day of their trouble. (Obadiah 12)
The advice given here to the Tribe of Edom is worth consideration. When others suffer misfortune, destruction, or trouble gloating, rejoicing, and boasting are out of order. Instead, compassion is in order. The Bible doesn't say so here, but elsewhere. Sympathy, aid, and assistance--these are the appropriate responses of a godly people to the tragedies of brothers, sisters, and yes, even enemies.
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