Being subject to vicious thoughts and feelings can be an obstacle to enjoying everyday life. These thoughts and feelings are comparable to experiencing physical or emotional restrictions like believing something is true, acting as if it is true, when in fact it is not true.
Be on your guard about being pulled into situations that have some semblance of truth but are stumbling blocks to God’s purpose and plan. King Saul’s disturbed thinking created such distrust that David, his faithful servant, had to flee for his life.
Lack of faith and trust in God were the cause of Saul’s troubles that led to his death and the death of Jonathan, his son. James 1:21-22 tell you how to manage malicious thoughts and evil people: “Submit yourself to God and accept the words he plants in your heart. These words will save you. Do not just listen to God’s word; put it into practice each day.” His word is trustworthy.
Whatever
you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord,
and not for people. In fact, the Lord Christ is the one you are really serving,
and you know he will reward you.
~Colossians
3:23-24 Good News Bible/Contemporary English Version
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