18. How Worship Neutralizes Envy

Why do other people’s lives always seem better?In this teaching on Psalm 73, John Ortberg explores envy, comparison, resentment, worship, and the deep human struggle of feeling overlooked while others seem to prosper.The psalmist honestly confesses:“I envied the arrogant.”What follows is one of the most emotionally honest prayers in the Psalms — a prayer about jealousy, discouragement, unfairness, and the exhausting habit of comparing our lives to everyone else around us.This episode explores:- Why comparison distorts reality- Social media, envy, and modern dissatisfaction- Worship as perspective restoration- The turning point of Psalm 73- Why gratitude disappears when envy grows- “It is good to be near God”This teaching is deeply practical, psychologically insightful, and spiritually grounding.Scriptures:- Psalm 73#Psalm73 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #Worship #Envy #Comparison #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #Psalms🙌 New episodes every weekday.📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time.Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.TEXT us at 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Introduction & “Where’s the Beef?”00:28 Pouring Out Envy Honestly to God00:45 Psalm 73 Begins01:13 “I Envied the Arrogant”01:35 Why Other People’s Lives Look Better02:08 “They’re Really Happy”02:32 Comparing, Resenting & Complaining03:18 “Surely in Vain Have I Kept My Heart Pure”03:45 The Wendy’s “Where’s the Beef?” Illustration04:11 Why Life Feels Unfair04:36 The Turning Point: Entering the Sanctuary05:15 Worship Restores Perspective06:01 Nothing Changed… Yet Everything Changed06:28 “Afterward You Will Take Me Into Glory”06:55 The “D in Chemistry” Perspective Story07:39 Worship as a Way of Life08:09 What Worship Does to the Soul08:31 What Happens When We Stop Worshiping09:19 Learning to Meet God Throughout the Day10:15 “It Is Good to Be Near God”11:11 “I Will Tell of All Your Deeds”