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December 3, 2015 <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=17&ms=MjQxMzI0MzAS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=NzAwMDg1MjIxS0&mt=1&rt=0> Read: Ezekiel 25:1-7; Matthew 5:43-48 <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=7&ms=MjQxMzI0MzAS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=NzAwMDg1MjIxS0&mt=1&rt=0> Bible in a Year: Ezekiel 45-46; 1 John 2 <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=10&ms=MjQxMzI0MzAS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=NzAwMDg1MjIxS0&mt=1&rt=0> <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=4&ms=MjQxMzI0MzAS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=NzAwMDg1MjIxS0&mt=1&rt=0> Do not gloat when your enemy falls. —Proverbs 24:17 <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=6&ms=MjQxMzI0MzAS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=NzAwMDg1MjIxS0&mt=1&rt=0> The Akan people of Ghana have a proverb: “The lizard is not as mad with the boys who threw stones at it as with the boys who stood by and rejoiced over its fate!” Rejoicing at someone’s downfall is like participating in the cause of that downfall or even wishing more evil on the person. That was the attitude of the Ammonites who maliciously rejoiced when the temple in Jerusalem “was desecrated and over the land of Israel when it was laid waste and over the people of Judah when they went into exile” (Ezek. 25:3). For spitefully celebrating Israel’s misfortunes, the Ammonites experienced God’s displeasure, which resulted in grim consequences (vv. 4-7). How do we react when disaster befalls our neighbor or when our neighbor gets into trouble? If she is a nice and friendly neighbor, then, of course, we will sympathize with her and go to her aid. But what if he is an unfriendly, trouble-making neighbor? Our natural tendency may be to ignore him or even secretly rejoice at his downfall. Proverbs warns us: “Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice” (24:17). Instead, Jesus tells us that we show His love in action when we “love [our] enemies and pray for those who persecute [us]” (Matt. 5:44). By so doing, we imitate the perfect love of our Lord (5:48). —Lawrence Darmani *Lord, open my eyes and my heart to be honest about my attitude toward those who are unkind or unfair to me. Fill my heart with Your love, Lord, and help me pray for them.* Love your neighbor as yourself. Share your thoughts on today’s devotional on Facebook <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=22&ms=MjQxMzI0MzAS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=NzAwMDg1MjIxS0&mt=1&rt=0> or odb.org <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=17&ms=MjQxMzI0MzAS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=NzAwMDg1MjIxS0&mt=1&rt=0> . Share With Your Friends <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=5&ms=MjQxMzI0MzAS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=NzAwMDg1MjIxS0&mt=1&rt=0> Featured Video <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=9&ms=MjQxMzI0MzAS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=NzAwMDg1MjIxS0&mt=1&rt=0> [image: Our Daily Bread Ministries] <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=17&ms=MjQxMzI0MzAS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=NzAwMDg1MjIxS0&mt=1&rt=0> Our mission is to make the life-changing wisdom of the Bible understandable and accessible to all. Our vision is to see people of all nations experiencing a personal relationship with Christ, growing to be more like Him, and serving in a local body of His family. To read today's *Our Daily Bread* online visit www.odb.org <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=23&ms=MjQxMzI0MzAS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=NzAwMDg1MjIxS0&mt=1&rt=0> . Copyright © 2015, Our Daily Bread Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI 49555 USA. Written permission must be obtained from Our Daily Bread Ministries for any further posting or distribution. Scriptures taken from Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All riManage Your Subscription <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=8&ms=MjQxMzI0MzAS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=NzAwMDg1MjIxS0&mt=1&rt=0> -- -- USE INCREDIMAIL ONLY IN THIS GROUP NO NUDITY ALLOWED --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "fiftiesoldiesmusicgroup" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to fiftiesoldiesmusicgroup+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
