The Bitter Pill Of Jealousy

The Bitter Pill Of Jealousy

October 20, 2020 · 56 min

When someone else gets the promotion, the relationship, the platform, or the praise… what happens in your heart? In this episode of The Deep End, Pastor Tim continues the Life of David series in 1 Samuel 18 and exposes a sin we rarely admit—but secretly feed: jealousy.

Jealousy destroyed Saul from the inside out. It turned a victory into a threat, a partner into an enemy, and made him blind to the good God was doing right in front of him. In contrast, Jonathan shows us the right response to God’s anointed: surrender, covenant love, and trust.

What we cover in this episode:

Why jealousy is different from most sins (and why we rarely see it in ourselves)

How comparison and craving praise poisoned Saul’s heart

The way jealousy ruins relationships, joy, and even your calling

Jonathan’s covenant with David as a picture of true salvation and surrender to Christ

How to break free from envy and live secure in the love of God

If you’ve ever struggled with comparison, resentment, or feeling overlooked, this episode is for you. Let God’s Word expose jealousy—and heal it—so you can enjoy the life and calling He’s actually given you.

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