In the world today it has become commonplace to explore and invest in activities that are beneficial to you. You will not give assistance to someone in need unless there is a tangible benefit for you. Sadly, this attitude has also influenced people of faith. 1 Corinthians 13:5 reminds us that love “does not demand … Continue reading Loving Our Neighbors
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Jealousy and Envy: Deadly Combination!
As we continue looking at love, 1 Corinthians 13 tells us that love is not jealous or envious. Jealousy is a destructive emotion that the dictionary defines jealousy as a feeling of unhappiness and anger because someone has something or someone that you want. We don't have to learn how to desire another’s property or … Continue reading Jealousy and Envy: Deadly Combination!
The Truth About Jealousy
The cure for the sin of envy and jealousy is to find our contentment in God. Jerry Bridges. Galatians 5:19-21 NLT When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and … Continue reading The Truth About Jealousy
The Self-Serving Leader
This is the time of the year when I step back. For the next month, we will revisit some posts from the past. Today we will revisit The Leader’s Agenda. https://victorywalk.blog/2021/11/01/the-leaders-agenda/ Have a blessed day and walk in faith and victory.
Reject Evil Behavior
For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind. James 3:16 NLT People go through life hoping that the people they associate and interact with will consider them people of value. I don’t believe that anyone intentionally goes about saying, “I want people to hate me.” … Continue reading Reject Evil Behavior