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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When Another Person’s Victory Tests Your Heart
DID YOU KNOW Did You Know… success can reveal the hidden condition of the human heart? The story of Samson in Book of Judges 15 reminds us that success often attracts opposition. Samson was chosen by God as a judge of Israel, yet his victories stirred hatred among the Philistines. Instead of respecting the strengthContinue reading “When Another Person’s Victory Tests Your Heart”