Envy

Scripture A sound heart is life to the body, But envy is rottenness to the bones. ~Proverbs 14:30, NKJV Quote It would be better to have bone cancer than to have an envious spirit. ~John Philips The NET translates Proverbs 14:30 like this…A tranquil spirit revives the body, but envy is rottenness to the bones.…

The Thief and The Tyrant

Scripture Do not fret because of evildoers; Do not be jealous of the wicked. For there will be no future for the evil one; The lamp of the wicked will go out. ~Proverbs 24:19-20, LSB Quote Jealously begins with full hands; it is fueled by the fear of loss. Envy begins with empty hands, lamenting what it does…

The Green Eyed Monster

Scripture Anger is cruel, and wrath is like a flood, but jealousy is even more dangerous. ~Proverbs 27:4, NLT Quote When we adopt the humanistic mold of the world, we doom ourselves to a life characterized by jealousy, envy and greed. Even our charitable deeds are tainted with a selfish motive. ~Max Anders The sins…