One does not have to believe in God or in revelation to find wisdom in ancient traditions. So here is an admonition I really wish more people would read and respect: “If your enemy falls do not exult; if he trips let not your heart rejoice, lest the Lord see it and be displeased, and avert His wrath from him.” (Proverbs 24:17-18 JPS)
When conservative acquaintances would chuckle at a news clip of Biden stumbling while climbing the boarding stairs to Air Force One, or of him turning to shake hands with thin air, I would be the spoilsport who reminded them of this maxim. After all conservatives are supposed to set an example in respecting these maxims.
I could foresee a day when I might stumble or suffer a visible senior moment and so I could sympathize with Biden in those moments. But I have been horrified by the blatant gloating over the murder of Charlie Kirk. Even from a purely secular viewpoint such behavior is both low class and lacking in prudence.
One does not have to believe in God or in revelation to find wisdom in ancient traditions. So here is an admonition I really wish more people would read and respect: “If your enemy falls do not exult; if he trips let not your heart rejoice, lest the Lord see it and be displeased, and avert His wrath from him.” (Proverbs 24:17-18 JPS)
When conservative acquaintances would chuckle at a news clip of Biden stumbling while climbing the boarding stairs to Air Force One, or of him turning to shake hands with thin air, I would be the spoilsport who reminded them of this maxim. After all conservatives are supposed to set an example in respecting these maxims.
I could foresee a day when I might stumble or suffer a visible senior moment and so I could sympathize with Biden in those moments. But I have been horrified by the blatant gloating over the murder of Charlie Kirk. Even from a purely secular viewpoint such behavior is both low class and lacking in prudence.
Yours is the clearest explanation I have read about what's behind this terrible event.
Much Thanks