Inferiority complex!
An inferiority complex is characterized by constant feelings of inadequacy or insecurity in a person’s daily life due to a belief that s/he is physically or mentally or spiritually or financially inferior to others, whether such a belief is based on fact or just imagination. Sadly, the inferiority complex has brought dangerous consequences for individuals, families, communities, and nations. Saul is a classic example of being a victim of an inferiority complex that ruined his life, his family, and the Nation of Israel. Saul’s statement provides his pathetic inferiority complex. (I Samuel 22:8)
Envy King Saul was not secure in God’s call and his position as the first King of Israel. He was threatened by the accomplishment of a teenager who defeated Goliath in one-to-one combat. When women celebrated the victory, they joyfully gave David ten thousand credits and Saul just one thousand credits. That infuriated and depressed Saul. (I Samuel 18:7)
Conspiracy He mustered his army to chase one teenager David, whom he presumed a terrorist. In the city of Nob, dwelt by priests, no one knew why David came there. But Saul accused the priests: “All of you have conspired against me.” An insecure person thinks all are against him, including nature, even those who do not know him/her at all. Later Saul kills all eighty-five priests and their families in Nob. (I Samuel 22:18-19)
Secrets Saul said that Jonathan his son made a covenant with David, and it was concealed from him deliberately. It was probably a private covenant, and no one knew it. Yet Saul accuses all that no one is loyal to him.
Loyalty Saul expected his son Jonathan to be on his side, even when he was doing injustice and unrighteous deeds. However, Jonathan stood for truth. Saul thought it was a lack of loyalty. In many cultures, loyalty that is blind and does not take into consideration the truth or facts is applauded.
No one is sorry for me: Saul felt no one sympathized with his misery.
Those who are not secure in Christ will be afflicted by an inferiority complex.