The Poison of Jealousy

1750) When I read or hear a message forged to help my Christian walk, it’s easy to skip meditations on the subject because I quickly rule it’s not relevant to me. Jealousy is one of these issues I would skip, but should I?

Proverbs 14:30 tells us wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy? I’m not a jealous person, am I?

Have I ever witnessed someone getting attention when I seem to be skipped? Have I heard someone is doing something for fun that I can’t afford? What about when I hear someone say, “I’ve worked hard for this!” when I have worked just as hard and don’t have it? How about that person who has the disposition I long for and I resent them for attracting people in a way I’ll never be able to?

These things are forms of jealousy and if I don’t guard against them, they will eat me alive.

It’s a good plan to watch for the poison of jealousy so the damage it brings will not enter my spirit.