The more David was exalted, the more jealous Saul became. Jonathan, however, had an even greater right to be jealous of David because they were of the same generation. But Jonathan is free from jealousy because he decided to help David accomplish his goal rather than to stand against him. Thus, in helping David, Jonathan is free from jealousy, goes down in history as a great man, and is rewarded eternally.

I guarantee there has been or will be a situation in your life similar to this. You’ll have a choice to feel threatened and to throw spears - or to rejoice and help others excel. If you try to keep someone else down, you will spiral downward yourself. But if you help someone else go higher, you will inevitably be on an upward path as well. On a daily basis, let go of the spear, and pick up the harp.