On Second Thought Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 18:10–16 Key Verse: Proverbs 6:34 “For jealousy is the rage of a man: therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.” —Proverbs 6:34 Jealousy rarely introduces itself honestly. It does not normally announce, “I resent the good that God has given someone else.” Instead, it disguisesContinue reading “When Another Person’s Blessing Feels Like Your Loss”
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When Another Person’s Success Feels Like Your Loss
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”