JUSTICE OR REVENGE?

As an imperfect follower of Christ, I have struggled with the feelings of happiness in the death of Osama bin Laden even as I understand the great gift of life given to each of us. I have trouble killing insects sometimes and feel that my sensibility toward life is not in any way dull. My love of the Lord may need more growth, but I have trouble with those who constantly question others degree of "love for the Lord" when they may have differences of opinions. Only He can see our hearts and only He can or should be the judge of our level of spiritual condition. If we have trouble with someone's behavior or beliefs I guess the best thing to do is take it to prayer and just avoid those subjects with them. 

The bottom line, in my humble opinion, in regards to the death of Osama bin Laden is that his death is not so much "justice" (God takes care of that in the long run) but that with him gone I feel we have made a slight dent in the degree of safety for our country. Those that have loved ones who died on 9/11 must feel some relief. Even though there can be no guarantee that events like it cannot happen again, maybe, just maybe this will be a detriment  to those who are planning them. The killing of Osama bin Laden has also been a victory for those whose job it is to keep us safe and this being one of the few successes we have witnessed, I celebrate with them.

Also, what a strange time we live in that we have to apologize for feeling good when those who want to destroy us and our whole country are punished and or killed. It is truly amazing!