Killing Envy with the Gospel The Root of Envy The Fruit of Envy The Cure for Envy
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Killing Envy with the Gospel
1. The Root of Envy2. The Fruit of Envy3. The Cure for Envy
Envy is a feeling of discontent or covetousness with regard to another’s advantages, success, possessions, etc.
Root of Envy (the heart)
Mark 7:21–22 21 For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, 22 coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness.
Fruit of Envy
• Envy kills love – 1 Cor. 13:4 • Envy brings strife – Titus 3:3• Envy leads to bitterness – Ps
73• Envy rots the bones – Pr.
14:30
Envy is a precursor to hell.
Am I Envious?
• Do you rejoice when others prosper?
• Do you dislike those who prosper?
• Do you rejoice when the others fall?
• Do you ask God “why not me?”• Do you look for faults in those
who prosper?
Envy’s Silver Lining
Envy reveals a heart that is not finding its joy in Christ.
“You get jealous when you get near someone who has more of your idol than you do.” Tim Keller
The Cure for Envy(Gospel Hope)
Love kills envy – 1 Corinthians 13:4. Love comes from God – 1 John 4:10-11.Love is realized at the Cross – John 17.
Gospel Faith – Our Response
Put Envy to Death – Repent/Forsake• Confess to God – 1 John 1:9• Confess to Others – James 5:16
Put on Love – Colossians 3:12-17• Serve (love) those you envy.• Pray (love) for those you envy. • Cultivate a thankful heart.