Jealousy

"Jealousy is the rage of a man." (Prov.6:34) Jealousy and envy are the same thing. Do great things. Be a kind person. Be helpful. Be giving. Have nice things. Go on great vacations. Get a raise at work. Get a promotion. Have money, talent, good looks, a good education, good health and a pleasing personality. Have a pretty girlfriend, or handsome boyfriend. Be a great athlete, singer, writer, or actor. Be intelligent and have people like you. Get complimented. Excel on the job. Be in demand. Just remember; you will probably need to pay a special tax. "Envy is the tax all distinction must pay." (RW Emerson) Envy is one of the ugliest things I have ever seen. It is cruel, cunning and merciless. It harms the innocent. The envious punish success. Much has been written about envy: "Envy is stronger than greed." (French) " Where there is envy, there is malice." (Greek) "Virtue conquers envy." (Latin) "Never be jealous of anyone," is a saying I had on the wall of my classroom when I taught school. Jealousy causes crime. It causes destruction of property; including vandalism, arson and graffiti. Jealousy causes disrespect for others. It is a cause of much crime, suffering, and mental illness. It is indeed the "rage of a man." What does God think of envy? "You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his manservant, or his maidservant, or his ox, or his ass, or anything that is your neighbor's." (Exodus 20:17) I think He makes Himself clear. Never be envious of anyone. Ask God to help you. He will.