In Proverbs eleven, verse nineteen, “As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.” As in chapter ten, verse eleven, those who know and follow God’s ways will lead others into a fulfilled life. On the other hand, God has decreed penalties for actions that violate laws. The unrighteous will ultimately receive for their sins and disregard for God and others.
Haman, beginning in Esther three in the Old Testament, had a plot against the chosen people of God. He is an example of “he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.” King Ahasuerus promoted Haman, as in verse one, and expected to receive reverence, but Mordecai did not give it to him in verse two. “And all the king’s servants, that were in the king’s gate, bowed, and reverenced Haman: for the king had so commanded concerning him. But Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence.”
The incident made Haman so mad in verse five, “And when Haman saw that Mordecai bowed not, nor did him reverence, then was Haman full of wrath.” However, Mordecai served God, and when Haman saw him, he was angry toward him.
Righteousness tends to remind us of Mordecai because he stood for God and not for man. However, Haman was not righteous but pursued evil. The intent to get at someone through anger can lead to danger. Is it a coincidence that anger and danger are similar words except for the difference between them is the letter “d?”
Today in society, we have people like Haman and examples of Mordecai. People tend to do good to help others, while others are angry at those who are doing deeds and try to retaliate with their anger towards them. Why? Only jealousy can cause such behavior.