Gospel.com Topics Feed - Envy
2010-11-12T14:13:17-05:00GCIinfo@gospel.com/feeds/topics/envy/True Woman: How Well Do You Know the Green-Eyed Monster?http://truewoman.com/?id=12842010-11-12T14:13:17-05:00
Jealousy is a green-eyed monster. If it’s hiding in the closet of your heart, it’s time to do some housecleaning. Envy in the Bible: Psalm 37:1-2http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2037:1-2&version=NIV2009-08-24T18:43:31-05:00
It's tempting sometimes, when we see wrongdoers prospering, to envy them their success. But we're not to envy wicked men, because we know that their works and successes will ultimately crumble and fade into insignificance. "Content" in the Bible: Philippians 4:10-12http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Phil.4.10-Phil.4.12&version=NIV2009-07-16T11:20:29-05:00
Is there a secret to being content in every situation, no matter what is going on in your life? According to this passage, the answer is yes--whether we're rich or poor, sick or healthy, God provides a spirit of contentment to replace the feelings of bitterness or envy that we're otherwise prone to. Romans 15:1- 13 - Into Thy Word Ministrieshttp://70030.netministry.com/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=35658&columnid=38032008-10-27T20:08:43-05:00
The more experienced and mature Christian is called to walk along side new and less mature Christians to help them grow so they can glorify Christ. Ron Hutchcraft Ministries - How to Never Be Satisfied - #4958http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Hindrances/How-to-Never-Be-Satisfied-49582008-08-12T12:35:54-05:00
So how do we find that contentment that the Bible calls "great gain"? For starters, if you must compare, compare yourself with people who are worse off than you are. There are many, many of them. And focus on the God you belong to who is working out a unique plan for you, unlike anyone else's on earth. As part of His plan, there will always be people with more of what you want and people with less than what you have. He's measuring out yours in the amounts that will most make you like Jesus and help you be what He made you to be. Basilea Schlink : Envyhttp://sermonindex.net/modules/articles/index.php?view=article&aid=8422008-01-08T16:46:29-05:00
Envy is a poisonous root in our soul that can kill others. Jesus Himself was delivered up to this murderous power, for it is written: Pilate "knew that it was out of envy that they had delivered him up" (Matt. 27: 18). Envious people...