I remember one Christmas when I was a boy, I had received lots of toys

Jealousy is the feeling of desiring something that one doesn't have and is a form of idolatry that can be easily forgotten. The best way to guard our hearts of jealousy is to steer clear of discontentment.

Is all jealousy bad? No, God models perfect jealousy, and calls us to have the same zeal for his glory in all we do even in dating.

Is it a sin to envy? This is a good question, and the answer is clearly written in the Bible. Envy is sin. But why is envy sin?

The evil fire of the wicked tongue is fueled by the wickedness of the human heart, says James. By way of contrast, the one who has wisdom in his innermost being will demonstrate it by ...

In celebrating St Patrick's Day, millions of people around the world turning green, well, figuratively speaking, but celebrations of Ireland's patron saint aside, a certain green eyed monster can creep up on us all year round. If you haven't guessed yet, I'm talking about envy.

James takes up the ideas of envy and self-seeking again (3:14). These sins are the source of confusion and conceit. Envy is a selfish ...

wisdom for a blue jean faith But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and not hypocritical. James 3:17 (NET) Although each Christmas we sing the angels words of peace on earth and talk about Jesus bei...