[This is another segment in the Music in the Bible series which begins in Genesis and finishes in Revelation.]
6 Now it had happened as they were coming home, when David was returning from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women had come out of all the cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet King Saul, with tambourines, with joy, and with musical instruments. 7 So the women sang as they danced, and said:
“Saul has slain his thousands,
And David his ten thousands.”
8 Then Saul was very angry, and the saying displeased him; and he said, “They have ascribed to David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed only thousands. Now what more can he have but the kingdom?” 9 So Saul eyed David from that day forward. (1 Samuel 18:6-10)
There are numerous condemnations against envy and jealously mentioned throughout Scripture. It is succinctly forbidden in the Ten Commandments: "Thou shall not covet.". It's one of the hardest and most insidious sins that can worm its way into our Christian walk particularly amongst professional musicians who depend upon recognition for their livelihood.
If I could offer a magic prayer or formula to help us all with this universal flaw in human nature, then I would but I can't. Just remember that envy was also Satan's downfall. He was not content being the most beautiful and powerful of all the angels. He was still envious of God and wanted to usurp His throne out of jealous ambition. So if some spirit like the devil fell victim to jealously, what chance as mere mortals do we have? Thank you Jesus for the blood.
Charity Gayle Live
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