Jealous Much!!!

At one point in your life we have all struggled with this harsh truth; we can be a very jealous people! This starts at a very young age believe me I know I already watch my 5 year old daughter and 3 year old daughter deal with this. They already compare dresses and hair bows at church with their friends. Unfortunately they have inherited with that sinful nature. It's one that they will struggle with their whole life but can be overcome through the Lord.

Jealousy let's babble for a few...I wish I had her hair it's so strait..I wish I had a husband like hers, he is so thoughtful...If only my children were that well behaved...Wouldn't it be nice to have a house like that one...Look at their new car if only we could have one like that...She has the best body I want it too...She always looks so good why can't I....I wish I had her character mine is so not what I want it to be I wish I was quiet and meek all the time....!!!! Do you see people where we go wrong?!?!

1. We are comparing ourselves to others. Be humble!

     II Corinthians 10:12
For we dare not make ourselves the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they that measure themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.
    
     Philippians 2:3
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

2. We are struggling with these three things; The lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh, and the pride of life! Keep your eyes on the Lord, do  not give into the fleshly desires, and again stay humble do not be proud we are nothing without Christ.

      I John 2:15-16
Love not the world neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world the love of the Father is not in him.  For all that is in the world , the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes,  and the pride of life, is not of the Father but is of the world.

3.  Be content with what you have and who you are in Christ Jesus. Remember that Jesus had no place to lay his head but still came to the Earth to endure the cross. That in Him we would become the sons and daughters the Almighty God.
     
     Philippians 4:11-13
Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: everywhere and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
     
      Hebrews 13:5
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said I will never leave thee nor forsake thee.

      II Corinthians 6:18
And I will be a Father unto you and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

I pray you will let God minister to you with the words from the Bible the book of life! I only shared a few scriptures with you here but after this little study I am sure I could write a book on this very subject and take so much scripture with it. This was a blessing for me to search out in my own heart and I pray it will be a blessing to you as well.

A few thoughts to leave you with to ponder on...When you are thinking within yourself that this sin of jealousy might be puffing up within you cling to these words and write them upon your heart.

     II Corinthians 10:3-6
For though we walk in the flesh we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of out warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.

I like that part obedience is fulfilled it paints the end of the picture; obedience: we as Christians should strive to have an obedient spirit and not one of rebellion. But we must realize our battle is spiritual and that if we take it to the Lord and not let our mind wander in its sinful state; we will get victory! I pray victory for  anyone reading this. Apply these scriptures to your life and I know the Lord will work in and through you to achieve victory in this area of your life.

God Bless

Chelsie