A Jealous Heart

As David comes off of the big win against Goliath the people start to praise him. They praise David and Saul but give David more credit than the king for their victories. This moment marks a shift in the relationship between Saul and David that would never change. King Saul allows jealousy to grip his heart and it consumes him leading to sin and torment in his life for years to come.

Verses:

1 Samuel 18:1-2

1 Samuel 18:3-5

Philippians 2:5-8

1 Samuel 18:6-9

1 Samuel 15:28

James 3:16

1 Samuel 18:10-11

Proverbs 6:34

Discussion Questions:

Ice Breaker: What is your dream car or truck?

1. How can we help to guard ourselves against becoming envious?

2. Read 1 Peter 2:1, how does living a life satisfied or content demonstrate Christ to others around us?

3. When someone in our life is successful what is a Christlike reaction?

4. How are pride and envy be linked together and what does that look like in mankind?

5. Submission is never an easy task, especially when we think we deserve more. What are some ways that we can demonstrate humility and submission in our marriages, jobs, neighborhoods?