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Proverbs 24:18

God is displeased by gloating over enemies. The remarkable consequence here is that God may redirect His justice — withdrawing His discipline of the wicked — if the person watching becomes proud about it. Pride can actually work against justice. God's purposes are not served by our gloating.

Memory phrase: God sees pride in our hearts.

Talk about it: How does God feel when we are proud about someone else's trouble?

Prayer: God, search my heart for pride and take it away. I want to please You.

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