Envy | Herbert Cooper

Kill The Spider: Envy 1. Envy robs you of peace and joy 1 Samuel 18:7-8 As they danced, they sang: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.” 8 Saul was very angry; this refrain displeased him greatly. “They have credited David with tens of thousands,” he thought, “but me with only thousands. What more can he get but the kingdom?” (NIV) Proverbs 14:30 A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. (NIV) 2. Envy causes you to complain 3. Envy creates conflict in your relationships 1 Samuel 19:10 Saul tried to pin him to the wall with his spear, but David eluded him as Saul drove the spear into the wall. That night David made good his escape. (NIV) 1 Samuel 20:32–33 “Why should he be put to death? What has he done?” Jonathan asked his father. 33 But Saul hurled his spear at him to kill him. Then Jonathan knew that his father intended to kill David. (NIV) James 3:14–16 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. (NIV) Titus 3:3 Once we, too, were foolish and disobedient. We were misled and became slaves to many lusts and pleasures. Our lives were full of evil and envy, and we hated each other. (NLT) 4. Envy distracts you from God’s purpose 1 Samuel 18:9 And from that time on Saul kept a close eye on David. (NIV) 3 Ways You Kill The Spider Of Envy James 3:14–15 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. (NIV) 1. Stop playing the comparison game Galatians 6:4-5 Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else. 5 For we are each responsible for our own conduct. (NLT) 2. Celebrate other people’s successes Romans 12:15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. (NIV) 3. Focus on the good instead of the bad 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (NIV)