The arrogant believes he is a law unto himself. Refusing to submit to, or even acknowledge the absolutes of God, he is double-minded on the issue of what is right and just. The arrogant finds twisted delight in injustice and sinfulness. If he can be the perpetrator of either, it feeds his insidious sense of superiority. He deceives himself into believing there shall be no reckoning. He, after all, has made himself to be god and master of his fate. But I have seen the arrogant at death’s door, and the terror that filled their eyes was a solemn warning to me.

Love does not rejoice when he sees another suffering injustice. It grieves the tender heart of love and fans the flame of his righteous anger. Love suffers unrighteousness himself without lifting his voice in defensive protestations. Love is the paraclete of the poor and afflicted. Love seeks to lessen the injustice others suffer with comfort, encouragement and hope. Love knows there is a day of accountability when the deeds of all men shall be revealed and rewarded. Love encourages the downtrodden and oppressed to continue doing good in the face of unrighteousness with promised reward for their long-suffering. Love’s delight is unbridled when right prevails, for righteousness is an eternal flame in his bosom. Selah.