MASKS PART 2: Envy & Jealousy

Jealousy and envy are more than just normal emotions - they're sins that poison our hearts and keep us from God's best. Envy wants what others have, while jealousy fears losing what we think is ours. Both reveal hearts focused on comparison rather than gratitude. Joseph's story shows how destructive jealousy can be, but also how God redeems even the worst situations. We often hide these emotions behind masks of fake joy, self-promotion, or criticism. The solution is trusting God's sovereignty, remembering we're part of His body, and focusing on gratitude for what He's already given us. Unlike our sinful jealousy, God's jealousy is holy - He yearns for our hearts because He loves us deeply. (Preached by Steve Coots on 10-15-25 to Crossroads Youth group)