Event: Paul and Silas at Jason’s house in Thessalonica
Acts 17 v. 5 But the Jews were jealous, and taking some wicked fellows of the rubble, they gathered a crowd, set the city in an uproar, and attacked the house of Jason, seeking to bring them out to the people.
O – Observation
Jealousy. So dangerous, so misguided. In this case, the Jews were jealous because as stated in the previous verse, the message of Christ resulted in "some" Jewish people being converted along with a "Great many" of devote Greeks and a "few" of the leading woman. They were not upset because of the message, but because they were losing influence, losing power. Jealousy is a human condition. Jealousy is fueled by our sinful desire. 1 Corinthians 3 v. 3, should help put perspective for us. "For you are still of the flesh, for while there is Jealousy and strife among you, are you not of the flesh and behaving like ordinary men?"
A - Application
How am I handling jealousy?
P - Prayer
Jesus, Help me to be content. Love Will
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