Controlling your envious attitude

Is it feasible to grab control of an envious attitude? Yes, it definitely is. Knowing that God wants His kids to be in command of these feelings, let’s inspect some specific things you can do to gain victory. This emotion will always – always – take your eyes off God and fix them on someone else or object. When you place a higher worth on some “thing” than you place on the Lord, you put yourself under judgment.

If He selects to bring some express blessing into someone else’s life, that is His privilege. Your jealousy is just an announcement that you believe you merit that blessing more than the other person. Bring this argument truthfully before the Lord, and ask Him to revive a godly viewpoint to your intellect. Thank God for what he does in that person’s life. However, when you praise God – even if you don’t feel like it – you put yourself in a position to get His blessings by showing that you totally trust His judgment. Ask God to put love in your heart for the other person.

So frequently in Scripture, the word “jealous” is followed by the word “anger.” don’t allow envy to stir up ill will and hate toward somebody else. Ask the Lord to wipe away these unhealthy feelings today.

Is it feasible to get control of an envious attitude? Yes, it is. This emotion will always – always – take your eyes off God and fix them on someone else or object. When you place a higher price on some “thing” than you place on the Lord, you put yourself under judgment.

If He selects to bring some particular blessing into somebody else’s life, that is His privilege. Your envy is simply a statement that you think you merit that blessing more than the other person. Bring this honestly before the Lord, and ask Him to revive a godly viewpoint to your intelligence. Thank God for what he does in that person’s life. However, when you praise God – even if you do not feel like it – you put yourself in a position to get His blessings by showing that you fully trust His judgment. Ask God to set love in your heart for the other person.

So frequently in Scripture, the word “jealous” is followed by the word “anger.” don’t permit envy to stir up sick will and hate toward someone else. Ask the Lord to wipe away these unhealthy feelings today.