A Sin That Destroys A Life's Purpose

Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. - Romans 12:15

There is an Old Testament character whose name was Saul. Saul was the King of Israel prior to the reign of King David. As my little tale unfolds, David was in Saul's army and beginning to build a reputation as a great warrior. One day when David came back from a battle, the women danced and sang: " 'Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands' " - 1 Sam. 18:7.

Saul was very angry; this refrain galled him. They have credited David with tens of thousands," he thought, but me with only thousands. What more can he get but the kingdom? - 1 Samuel 18:8

This statement caused something to snap in King Saul. Some insecurity that had been a part of Saul's personality met with a realization within Saul that no one could hinder him from acting it out in the most heinous way. After all, Saul was King! Who could defy the King, his wishes, his desires and his obvious accurate view of the present.

From this point on, Saul was never the leader God intended him to be. He allowed insecurity to drive his every decision. What we learn from Saul's life is that one negative aspect of the sin of insecurity is that insecurity often leads to the need to control people and circumstances so that our desire to be seen in the best way possible is always present.

We can't get in contact with reality. For, if we could we would realize we simply can't control everyone and everything around us. The need to control leads to anger once we realize we are unable to control the circumstance.

David became amazingly successful as a general. King Saul could not accept, much less rejoice, over David's success. And, because of this, David's life would never be the same. Saul sought to kill David every chance he had. Saul had a choice; he could have seen David as an up-and-coming general in his army who could have become an important part of his team and made the kingdom of Israel even stronger. Instead, he looked at him as a threat.

When you hear good news about family members succeeding, fellow workers or associates receiving promotions, accolades and monetary increases, do you rejoice with them? If you find yourself comparing your life's circumstances to others and don't feel you measure up, or, if you are feeling that they are receiving benefits that you deserved recognize that this is one of satan's greatest ploys to destroy you. If he can destroy your ability to enjoy others success and recognition he can get the focus of your life off of doing good and caring for others.

Here is a tip: Christ has given you all things for LIFE & GODLINESS (look it up...it's true) in Him. He has a unique plan for you that cannot be compared to another. He will take whatever path He realizes is best for you.

He alone is your security.

Trust in the purposes He has for your life. And remember, My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus - Phil. 4:19.