Anger is bad, but envy is worse. A hot temper is destructive for a short time, but jealousy feeds long bitterness. Men get twisted by anger, but envy sees everything with a poisoned view. Wrath can control emotions for a time, but envy can eat your soul away until death. But what is envy? It is the hostile and malicious feelings of jealous resentment toward another person for their advantage over you. Anger dissipates quickly, but envy is always there to remind you of another’s superiority. Anger blinds momentarily, but envy blinds permanently, by having your whole life poisoned by the resentment of their advantage. Envy is worse than anger or wrath. It needs no provocation, as do anger and wrath. Men envy others for goodness and prosperity! Envy is deep in a man’s heart and is only removed with difficulty, whereas anger quickly leaves when the provocation ends. Envy will not forgive another’s offence; though it is long past, revenge still simmers. And envy is hidden out of sight, so men are unaware of its seething danger in another’s heart. Jacob loved Rachel the most, but she envied her sister Leah, because she had conceived children (Gen 30:1). Joseph’s ten brothers envied him, because his father loved him, and though he was a virtuous young man, they sold him as a slave into Egypt (Gen 37:11; Acts 7:9). The Jews crucified the faultless Lord Jesus out of envy (Matt 27:18). How did these blessings and goodness evoke such bitter and wicked actions? Envy is heinous! God’s holy providence determined every aspect of every life, even sin and its results. Therefore, to envy another for any advantage is to despise God and His choices (Pr 19:3; I Cor 4:7). Instead, be thankful for what you have; forgive those who have sinned against you; appreciate God’s choices in your life for His glory (Pr 16:4; Dan 4:35)
Posted on: Tue, 27 Aug 2013 10:39:13 +0000
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