envy

Thank you PastorP. So you mean, even if I don't actually envy someone, yet think of envy per se, I am already sinning? I really try my best not to envy anyone, but why is it PastorP, that some people seem to be more blessed than others? I know there is a purpose to everything. But, sometimes I feel that, why is it that I am the one in need, yet I am not the one given.

Sorry it took over an hour for me to respond, but I was multi-tasking. Thinking about envy itself is not a sin, just when we focus upon something or someone. It does seem like some are more blessed than others. However, I'm sure we can find things we are blessed in that others are not. We both apparently have computers, but there a millions that don't have enough food. That's what I have to think of sometimes, especially when envy knocks on my mind. Or, like in the church example I gave above, sometimes when we think someone has it better than we do, they have problems we would not want. In regard to your last question, I have felt that way before too. Yet, we must remember that God will provide for our needs in His own time and way. He is faithful. Also, that would be the time to do the opposite. We would like to get something, even if it is to meet a need. Well, instead of getting we give, as unto the Lord, whether it be service, time or whatever. We give in such a way we do not expect a return. But in due time if we bless others it will come back to us. Hard to do for us at times because it goes against our human nature, when we do go against it, we crucify the flesh then we can rise with Christ.

I admit that I'm jealous or envy sometimes. yes, i agree... instead of thinking what we don't have, why not just think of what we have? Our blessings- just count our blessings instead of thinking problems.

I think religion doesn't have anything to do with it. Thank you very much. I liked what you said. "Envy is the fuel that drives ambition". Very inspiring...