Living and character
What does the Bible say about jealousy?
Jealousy is named among the things that come from the flesh, and Scripture offers contentment and love as the way out of it.
What Scripture says
James 3:16
“For where jealousy and selfish ambition are, there is confusion and every evil deed.”
Proverbs 14:30
“The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.”
1 Corinthians 13:4
“Love is patient and is kind. Love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud,”
Galatians 5:26
“Let’s not become conceited, provoking one another, and envying one another.”
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