S2 Episode 18: Jealousy

This is the first episode of Season 2. Exploring the common and toxic emotion of jealousy; when we enviously resent the achievements, possessions or perceived advantages of others. What does the Bible say about this? What does it mean to covet? What does it mean for God to be jealous? Bible verses referenced: Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Psalm 127. You shall not covet your neighbour’s house. You shall not covet your neighbour’s wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbour. Exodus 20:17. You shall not covet your neighbour’s wife. You shall not set your desire on your neighbour’s house or land, his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbour. Deuteronomy 5:21. Do not worship any other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God. Exodus 34:14. Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Matthew 10:16.