Category Archives: Envy and Jealousy

He is jealous for me

Posted on December 30, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Nobody would imagine a Jealous God. But we are not making up an idea of God by drawing on our imagination. Continue reading →

Posted in Book of James, Envy and Jealousy, God, God's Heart, God's Love, God's power, God's Protection, God's Will, J. I. Packer, James, Jealousy, Seeking God, Study of God, Walking with God, Wisdom | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Tempted to gloat?

Posted on September 26, 2022 by Wisdomforlife

Do we secretly relish bad news about others? Conquer the ugly temptation to gloat. Continue reading →

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Use your mind to control emotions

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Wisdomforlife

Are emotions within our control? Can we be commanded regarding our emotions? Rejoice always!? Do not be anxious about anything!? Continue reading →

Posted in 18 Year factor, Anger, Christian Counselor, Counseling, Depression, Emotions, envy, Envy and Jealousy, feeling hopeless | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

The workers in the vineyard

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

Take some time to discover how much there is to learn from Jesus’ parable on the workers and the vineyard. Continue reading →

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Sin is wrong and dumb – a form of self-abuse

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Here is a deeply insightful reflection from one of my favorite authors, Cornelius Plantinga, Jr. It’s a bit long but well worth reading and discussing.   “The shortest and clearest way to state the relation between sin and foolishness is … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction, Alcohol addiction, Blessed by God, Deception, Devil, Drug addiction, Envy and Jealousy, Fools, Humanism, Lust, Origin of Sin, Pride, Problem of evil, Self esteem, Self love, Self-deception, Selfishness, Sin | 1 Comment

A dangerous and predatory evil

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Envy is a universal evil found in every culture and class of people. It’s often prevalent among refined and ostensibly religious people. Continue reading →

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When you feel vulnerable

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

What is the psalmist feeling in Psalm 62? “My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken. How long will … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Assurance, Comfort, Defeat?, Depression, Despair, Discouragement, Emotions, Encouragement, Envy and Jealousy, Fear, Hope?, Leadership, Life of a pastor, Pastors | 1 Comment

When eyes turn green with envy

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

Envy is a venom whose anti-venom is hard to find.  Continue reading →

Posted in 18 Year factor, Bitterness, Cain, Counseling, Envy and Jealousy, Evil in the world | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

A poison to the soul

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

Allow me to introduce you to an evil found in every society. It appears among the most refined and educated as well as the poorest and most underdeveloped. It originates not in culture but in the human heart. It’s like … Continue reading →

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Are you a social cannibal?

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

Some people enjoy bad news about others. They enjoy bits of gossip and slander. You might want to keep your distance from people like this.  These are people who give you a feeling that they wouldn’t mind hearing a little … Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, Bitterness, Church membership, Community, Conflict, Depravity, Envy and Jealousy, Evil in the world, Gossip, Problem of evil, Schadenfreude, Slandered | 7 Comments