Avoid jealousy

S - Scripture
Proverbs 27 v. 4 Wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming; but who can stand before Jealousy? 

O - Observation
The crown of hurtful emotions. Jealousy. Webster defines Jealous as, "wanting something or someone all to yourself." This gives us the key to why its so bad. Self. The focus gets pointed inward vs. upward (God) and outward (others). Jealousy is a great tool of the devil. It essentially puts blinders on you and you miss recognizing all the things that you have. God knew this was a bad emotion. He has two commandments that speak to it, the 9th and 10th. Exodus 20 v. 17, "You shall not covet your neighbors house; you shall not covet anything that is your neighbors." How do you break the chain of Jealousy? Philippians 4 v. 11b, "For I have learned in whatever state I am in to be content." Knowing and believing your a child of God will bring contentment.


A - Application
Am I jealous or content?

P - Prayer
Jesus, Help me to realize how much you have blessed me. Love Will.

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