Romans 12:15 “Rejoice with those who rejoice“.
Did you know that when crabs are in a bucket, if one tries to escape, the others will pull him back down? It’s known as the “crab mentality”, or “If I can’t have it, neither can you!” As humans, the crab mentality causes members of a group to attempt to reduce the self-confidence of any member who achieves success beyond the others to halt their progress. They allow envy, resentment, spite, conspiracy, or competitive feelings to get the best of them.
Not so in the kingdom of God. In Romans 12:15 Paul says “rejoice with those who rejoice”. What a powerful verse. When you rejoice with others at their success and progress, you act totally opposite of the crab mentality. When you rejoice with others and actually give them a “leg up”, you position yourself to go up as well. You both win. If there’s an area in your life that you are struggling with today, find someone who has succeeded in that area and rejoice with them. Send them a text or note or email and let them know how happy you are for them. Rejoice with others who rejoice!
