The Poison of Jealousy

Jealousy is such a subtle enemy, isn’t it? It usually starts small—a quick comparison, a little resentment over someone else's success—and before you know it, it's poisoning your entire outlook.

We see this destructive process clearly in King Saul's life . The moment the people began praising David’s victories above the king's, Saul’s jealousy was ignited . This wasn’t just a passing irritation; the pride in his heart poisoned him, leading to violent paranoia and destructive schemes against David . Saul had everything—power, a crown, an army—but the poison of comparison destroyed his inner peace and corrupted his leadership.