But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such "wisdom" does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil. 16 For where you have env
ENVY:
  • " RESENTING " GOD’S GOODNESS IN OTHERS’ LIVES.
  • " IGNORING " GOD’S GOODNESS IN MY OWN LIFE.
    A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
    WHO OR WHAT DO YOU ENVY?

    NO COMPARISONS

    We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves…
    Each one should test his own actions…without comparing himself to somebody else…
    • " CELEBRATE " GOD’S GOODNESS TO OTHERS.
      Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.
      "Don't be afraid," he said. "My father Saul will not lay a hand on you. You will be king over Israel, and I will be second to you.
      • " EMBRACE " GOD’S GOODNESS TO YOU.

        Better what the eye sees than the roving of the appetite. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.
        Always be joyful. 17 Keep on praying. 18 No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. (NLT)
        …Our lives were full of evil and envy. We hated others, and they hated us. 4 But then God our Savior showed us his kindness and love. 5 He saved us, not because of the good things we did, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins and gave us a new
        Life Group Questions:
        1. Who or what do you envy?
          1. Who do you need to celebrate with?
            1. What “but” do you need to remove? (You might say, I’m thankful for my house, but…)

1 Samuel 23:17, Proverbs 14:30, Ecclesiastes 6:9, Romans 12:15, 2 Corinthians 10:12, Galatians 6:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Titus 3:3-5 and James 3:14-16