In Esther, chapter nine, verse five, the destruction of the enemies of the people of God on the thirteenth day of Adar was an act of self-defense. The chosen people had the circumstance of fighting for their very lives. They resisted those who wanted to exterminate them, yet they displayed restraint by not plundering their enemies.
The enemies of the people of God are anticipating to have power over them by the former order. If the adversaries attempted nothing against the people of God, they would not suffer themselves. The chosen people of God, together, gain strength from one another. Believers must learn to stand fast in one spirit, with one mind, in an attempt against the foe of our souls, who tries to rob us of our faith, which is more valued than our lives. The Jews, to honor their faith, showed contempt for worldly wealth that they might make it appear they desired nothing except their protection.
The people of God should show humanity and unconcern, often refusing advantages.
The chosen people of God celebrated on their festive day after they had finished their work. When believers receive mercy from God, they ought to be quick to give thanks in return to Him. Today, followers of Christ sometimes easily forget what the Lord has done in the past because we tend to look at the current problem. We allow the physical part of us to concentrate on resolving the matter instead of going to God from a spiritual standpoint. Psalms forty-six verse one declares, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea. Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof.” This is how believers should approach all matters according to these verses.