It’s astonishing how some people knowingly commit wrongful acts against others, expecting good things and happiness in their own lives while others suffer because of their actions. Thankfully, divine justice relentlessly opposes the wicked, denying them any peace.
Consider the story of a man from Ihiala, whose life was a testament to the consequences of malevolence. This man was so wicked that he was determined to prevent anyone from surpassing him. He resorted to killing and poisoning those with potential to rise.
As fate would have it, his children suffered immensely. They barely finished secondary school, with the sons turning to armed robbery and his only daughter becoming a prostitute. His beloved wife, stricken with cancer, died after being denied retirement benefits by the government. In his final years, he was left begging from the very people he had wronged and sidelined.
He died penniless and hungry, his death going unnoticed for days. By his side was a note in which he begged forgiveness from those he had killed and wronged through his wicked deeds. With no one to mourn him, the community came together to bury him.
This story starkly illustrates that the wicked will inevitably face their day of reckoning. Why, despite this unavoidable truth, do we continue to indulge in wickedness, destroying others’ lives to satisfy our fleeting ego and unfounded sense of superiority? What do we truly gain from causing others to suffer? The temporary happiness derived from such actions is ultimately hollow, leaving behind only the ashes of our misdeeds.
History is replete with examples of wicked rulers whose reigns ended in misery and disgrace, underscoring the inevitable downfall that accompanies a life of cruelty.
Consider the fate of King Richard III of England, a monarch known for his ruthless quest for power, including the alleged murder of his nephews to secure the throne. His reign was short-lived, ending in defeat and death at the Battle of Bosworth Field. Richard’s body was unceremoniously buried, only to be discovered centuries later, a stark reminder of the fleeting nature of power attained through wicked means.
Similarly, the infamous Roman Emperor Nero, whose tyranny and debauchery brought untold suffering to his people, met a grim end. As his empire crumbled and rebellion ensued, Nero was declared a public enemy by the Senate. Facing execution, he took his own life, his death marked by disgrace and the near-erasure of his legacy from history.
These historical figures serve as powerful reminders that no matter how high one rises through malicious acts, the fall is inevitable. Their stories echo the truth that wickedness ultimately leads to downfall, a lesson as relevant today as it was in ancient times.
In the end, what do we truly gain from inflicting suffering on others? The temporary satisfaction derived from such actions is ultimately hollow, leaving behind only the enduring consequences of our misdeeds. Let us heed the lessons of history and the tales of those who have faced their reckoning, choosing instead a path of integrity and compassion for the betterment of all.
Justice must come to all of us in the end; no one shall be free from their actions of wickedness no matter what they do. Even if they beg for forgiveness on their last day, it will be too late for them because judgment is not selective or preferential.
