1 Corinthians 3
JEALOUSY AND HOW TO OVERCOME IT
The problem with a sin like jealousy is that we don’t go out of our way to do it. It’s a sin that sort of creeps up on us and usually catches us unaware. It’s one of those sins that is so stealthy that we don’t even see it in ourselves until it is really big and has rooted itself in place. It is very difficult to weed out.
The other problem with jealousy is that we hate to have it pointed out to us. In fact, if someone came to tell us that we have a problem with jealousy, I could almost guarantee that we would also suffer from anger at that particular moment too!
Paul says that if we harbour jealousy, we could be labelled, “worldly.” Listen: “You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarrelling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere humans?” (1 Corinthians 3 v 3).
So here are five ideas for overcoming a jealous spirit:
- Stop comparing. Comparison is a killer no matter what way you look at it.
- Count your blessings.
- Be thankful for everything. Thank God for the blessings you have counted.
- Grow a joy filled attitude. The more joyful we are, the less jealous we can be.
- Pray for contentment, peace and love, and for God help to overcome our negative thoughts.
May we be truly thankful this week.
With love in our Lord
Robert
Robert Prins
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