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Definition:
Sin, when full-blown, produces destruction, tragedy and
death. As such the jealous person may soon find themselves
with undesirable, destructive emotions. A judgmental
attitude comes, and hate may follow. Thus it turns into the
loss of their spiritual connection with God.
Scripture
Galatians 5:19-21. The deeds of the flesh are quite evident
when we observe the behavior of those who display
immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, strife
and jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions,
factions, envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like
these. God forewarned us that individuals who put into
practice such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
James 1:14-15. Each one is tempted when he gets carried away
by his own lust. When lust has been embraced by anyone, it
gives birth to sin. Sin brings forth death.
Proverbs 3:31-32. Do not envy man of his aggression, and do
not embrace any of his ways. The warped person is a disgrace
to the Lord. God has a close and personal relationship with
those who are upright through His son Jesus the Christ.
Proverbs 3:3. Never allow kindness and truths to leave you,
bind them about your neck. Write them on the tablet of your
heart.
Proverbs 14:30 A serene heart is life to the boy, but
passion is decay to the bones.
Galatians 5:25-26. When we live in the Spirit let us also
walk in the Spirit. Don’t become boastful, challenging, or
envious of one another.
Proverbs 23:16-17. My inmost being will rejoice when your
mouth speaks out with what is right. Do not let your heart
envy sinners, but remember God may not tolerate your sin any
longer.
Ezekiel 35:11. As I live, declares the Lord God, I will deal
with everyone according to their anger and according to
their anger which they have shown because of their hatred
against others. I will make myself known in the midst of
them when I judge them.
Mathew 27:18. Jesus knew that because of envy they had
delivered Him up.
Mark 15:10. Christ knew that the chief priests had delivered
Him up because of their envy.
Romans: 13:12-14. The night is almost ended, the day is at
hand. Let us for that reason lay aside the deeds of darkness
and put on the armor of light. Let us conduct ourselves
properly as in the day, don’t continue carousing,
drunkenness, sexual promiscuity, sensuality, in strife and
jealousy. Arm yourself with the Lord Jesus Christ and make
no provision for the flesh in regard to the lust it harbors.
Pastor Jim Brown
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