[[-SOAP HUB]] | [[-Psalm Overview]] | [[Psalm 35]] ## Title: Don’t Rejoice Over the Troubles of Others ## Scripture: (Psalm 35:26-27) May those who rejoice in my troubles be totally embarrassed and ashamed. May those who arrogantly taunt me be covered with shame and humiliation. May those who desire my vindication shout for joy and rejoice. May they continually say, “May the Lord be praised, for he wants his servant to be secure.” (NET) ## Observation: In the secular world, people celebrate the misfortunes of others. When someone has a negative opinion, people celebrate when that person is blasted or “put in their place.” In the kingdom of God, we realize that judgment comes and just judgment is good. The challenge is it comes from the Lord. Therefore, we do not celebrate the judgment of others. We trust the Lord and realize that, if not for the grace of God, it could be us. We realize that most people are not pure evil. Most people are broken. Hurting people hurt people. Their brokenness has brought them to that place. We pray for the Lord to have mercy and bring healing to their life. In doing so, we remember when God had mercy on us, too. ## Application: Pray for your enemies. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for teaching us to have a little of the mercy You continually show to us.