Saturday, April 20, 2013

What the Bible says about envy?


Results of envy

Job 5:2  

Resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple.

Proverbs 14:30  

A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.

Proverbs 27:4  

Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?

Song of Songs 8:6  

Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame.

1 Corinthians 3:3  

You are still worldly. For since there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not worldly? Are you not acting like mere men?

James 3:14  

But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.

James 5:9  

Don't grumble against each other, brothers, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!

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