Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 6 Article 5

How is jealousy destroying what is good?

The sermon explores the paradoxical reality that regenerated Christians continue to grapple with sin, emphasizing that while forgiven and mortified through Christ, their actions remain inherently sinful in God's sight. It refutes the notion that baptism cleanses from original sin, asserting that salvation is a completed work of Christ, not an ongoing process dependent on human effort or church administration. The message encourages believers to embrace their status as sinners, recognizing that their worthiness stems from Christ's grace, and cautions against the destructive nature of envy, contrasting Saul's jealousy with the loving bond between David and Jonathan, ultimately highlighting the importance of seeking God's glory above personal recognition.