#soap # Ezekiel 35 ## Title: Don’t Celebrate the Downfall of Others ## Scripture: (Ezekiel 35:14-15) “This is what the Sovereign Lord says: While the whole earth rejoices, I will turn you into a desolation. As you rejoiced over the inheritance of the house of Israel because it was desolate, so will I deal with you—you will be desolate, Mount Seir, and all Edom—all of it! Then they will know that I am the Lord.’”” (NET) ## Observation: I heard someone talking about a celebrity who had a massive falling out. They had made a fool of himself and I was expecting the person I was watching to celebrate the exposure of this fallen celebrity. Instead, they said, “What happened was unfortunate and I pray he gets the help he needs. If not for the grace of God, that could be us.” I was shocked and then impressed. The guy I was watching must have read today’s passage and decided he did not want to be on the receiving end of God’s justice. We should always be careful celebrating the downfall of others, even if they deserve it. God does not take that lightly. The nation of Israel had fallen because of their great sins. However, God was not going to let those who celebrated their fall get away with it. Be careful. If not for the grace of God, it could be us. ## Application: Be careful in celebrating the fall of others. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for Your extravagant mercy.