A Dangerous Road

How can I control my thoughts when I start to get jealous of someone?

God’s Response

From that time on Saul kept a jealous eye on David. . . . A tormenting spirit from God overwhelmed Saul. 1 Samuel 18:9-10

Saul had a spear in his hand, and he suddenly hurled it at David. 1 Samuel 18:10-11

Saul was then afraid of David. 1 Samuel 18:12

Notice the progression of Saul’s jealousy. It began with envy that festered and grew until it tormented him. This torment led to uncontrolled rage and finally, to paranoia. Saul’s jealousy con-sumed him to the point that he could think of nothing else and he felt that only murder would solve his problem. He had obviously become completely ineffective for God. This story illustrates the power of jealousy to take over your life unless you take steps to stop it. To stop jealousy in its tracks, you must stop comparing your situation with that of others and instead focus on what God has given to you.

This Is Promising

A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones. Proverbs 14:30