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Oak Hills Church
The Problem of Comparison
Join us this Sunday at 9:30 and 11:00 AM as we take a deeper look at 1 and 2 Samuel to learn from the lives of ancient leaders and see how they apply to living out the faith today.
Locations & Times
Oak Hills Church - Edmond
2720 NW 178th St, Edmond, OK 73012, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
Sunday 11:00 AM
“Comparison is ranking God’s will for your life against others” - Timothy Ateek
Comparison blinds us to God’s blessings
Comparison can lead you to a place you never thought you’d be
Comparison shifts our focus away from God’s will and plan
God’s way is better than our own.
The kingdom was the Lord’s
Discussion Questions
1.How does comparison shift our focus from God’s blessings to others’ success?
📖 Read:1 Samuel 18:8–9; 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
2.Why do you think Saul struggled so deeply with David’s success?
📖 Read:1 Samuel 18:7–12
3.What does Jonathan’s friendship with David teach us about humility and joy in God’s plan?
📖 Read:1 Samuel 18:1–4
4.How does submission to God’s will protect us from jealousy and comparison?
📖 Read:Proverbs 19:21; Romans 12:2
5. Saul’s jealousy turned David—his servant and ally—into an enemy. How can comparison distort our perception of others?
📖 Read:1 Samuel 18:28–29
6. Jonathan willingly gave up what could have been his kingdom. What can we learn about true identity and purpose from his example?
📖 Read:Philippians 2:3–8
7. Jesus is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. How does recognizing His kingship change the way we view ourselves and others?
📖 Read:Revelation 19:16; Luke 9:23–24
8. How can we check our hearts to ensure that we are not letting comparison and jealousy creep in?
1.How does comparison shift our focus from God’s blessings to others’ success?
📖 Read:1 Samuel 18:8–9; 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18
2.Why do you think Saul struggled so deeply with David’s success?
📖 Read:1 Samuel 18:7–12
3.What does Jonathan’s friendship with David teach us about humility and joy in God’s plan?
📖 Read:1 Samuel 18:1–4
4.How does submission to God’s will protect us from jealousy and comparison?
📖 Read:Proverbs 19:21; Romans 12:2
5. Saul’s jealousy turned David—his servant and ally—into an enemy. How can comparison distort our perception of others?
📖 Read:1 Samuel 18:28–29
6. Jonathan willingly gave up what could have been his kingdom. What can we learn about true identity and purpose from his example?
📖 Read:Philippians 2:3–8
7. Jesus is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. How does recognizing His kingship change the way we view ourselves and others?
📖 Read:Revelation 19:16; Luke 9:23–24
8. How can we check our hearts to ensure that we are not letting comparison and jealousy creep in?
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