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  • DO NOT REJOICE WHEN YOUR ENEMY FALLS (SADDAM HUSSEIN)

    12/30/2006 8:46:33 AM PST · by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin · 61 replies · 923+ views
    Biblegateway.com ^ | A long time ago | God
    Saddam Hussein has apparently been executed by hanging after a proper trial. However, it is not appropriate to rejoice at his death nor to say that his death is "shocking" or "horrible" or "unwarranted". Justice is justice. No gloating, grandstanding or celebration needed: Proverbs 24:16-18 (New American Standard Bible) 16 For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again, but the wicked stumble in time of calamity. 17 Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, And do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles; or the LORD will see it and be displeased, and turn His anger...