Those who mock the poor insult their Maker; those who rejoice at the misfortune of others will be punished. (Proverbs 17:5 NLT)
The temptation is always there to “rejoice” when someone you dislike meets with a personal “misfortune.” Before you know it you’re talking about what happened to them with a measured glee in your voice. But, what you really may be doing is bringing punishment on yourself. Jesus advised a much better path, “...love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you.” (Luke 6:27-28)
