And that makes a lot of people jealous, then resentful, then angry, then murderous. People with a sense of inferiority (like a significant proportion of the Muslim populace) would rather blame Others than themselves.
He said they were the chosen people,he did not say it was as a favor, maybe he has used them as an example.Time ans again they are subjected to an adversary, then rise up to overcome it. It’s clear as the nose on you face, what they are ‘’used’’ for.