On Second Thought “And Saul eyed David from that day and forward.” —1 Samuel 18:9 Jealousy rarely announces itself honestly. It usually enters our thinking disguised as discernment, fairness, or concern. We tell ourselves that someone is receiving too much attention, advancing too quickly, or being praised beyond what they deserve. We may even convinceContinue reading “When Another Person’s Success Feels Like Your Loss”
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If Only Israel Had Been Faithful
Isaiah 49 speaks of a time of blessing for Israel. There is some difficulty in interpreting this passage because at times it seems that Israel is being addressed, and at other times it seems that a single person is being addressed. This person will help bring blessing back to Israel, so he must therefore beContinue reading “If Only Israel Had Been Faithful”
Jealousy That Guards Our Heart
Deuteronomy 5:6-11 Jealousy is an undesirable, negative emotion, which is fueled by anger or selfishness. According to James 3:16, “Where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing.” From today’s passage, however, we see that there is a different perspective on the word when it’s applied to God: “For I, theContinue reading “Jealousy That Guards Our Heart”