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Envy Less Love



 1 Corinthians 3:3

 

When we feel discontented because of another’s success, that is just our fleshly selves ruling our heart (Galatians 5:19-23). We cannot resent someone else’s possessions, qualities, or luck. That is their life, and this one is yours. The correct attitude is to be supportive and rejoice with them. That is the loving attitude that God wants us to embody. This caring attitude enriches your life and theirs.

 

On the other hand, envy rots you from the inside out (Proverbs 14:30). Look at Moses’s attitude in Numbers 11. Moses was glad when Eldad and Medad were prophesying in the camp. Moses didn’t see it as a threat, nor did he envy them receiving attention. No, he just reveled in the idea that more were doing the work of the Lord (Numbers 11:26-30). Don’t forget to remember that because something good is done doesn’t mean it’s void of envy. Paul made that clear in Philippians 1:15-18 when he said, “Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife.” We cannot be those kinds of people. We need to love others God so desires for us to have. Then we can be supportive, enjoy other’s success, and avoid that self-inflicted rot called envy. If you ever struggle with jealousy, remember to put on the armor of light, put on Christ, walk properly, cast off the works of darkness, and make no provisions for the flesh (Romans 13:12-24).

                                                                                          

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