The Battle with the Giant of Jealousy: Part One by Dr. Rod Mattoon

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1 Samuel 17:28- And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle. In Part One of this three-part message, we take a look at Eliab's fury and rage that he launched against David on the battlefield. In this message, we offer three possible reasons why Eliab may have been so hateful to his youngest brother. These reasons, however, pale in comparison to the heart of the matter, which was the jealousy of Eliab toward David. David found himself not only in a battle with Goliath, he was in a battle with the Giant of Jealousy. It was a giant he would have to battle again later when this giant surfaced in the life of King Saul. David was on the receiving end of this giant as Eliab launched his hate toward David. If you struggle with jealousy from time to time, the three messages in this series will help you immensely. This message was preached on Wednesday night, January 21, 2026, at Lincoln Land Baptist Church.