Saying NO to ENVY: Cultivating Contentment | Beneath the Surface | Week 4

Envy = a mingling of a desire for something with the resentment that another is enjoying it and you’re not.   Big Idea: cultivating contentment counteracts the silent killer of chronic envy.   3 Stops on the Journey from Envy to Contentment 1. An envious heart points to sin that must be dealt with (:13-15)   Where are we most susceptible to envy?  a. With people closest to us.  b. In Achievements most important to us  2. An envious heart invites residual chaos (:16)   Personal Chaos restless spirit | depression | consumerism and debt | prayerlessness.   Relational Chaos  distancing | secret satisfaction when someone else fails | harsh words| lack of love 3. A heart at peace is the antidote to envy (:17-18)   At peace with God.  At peace with others.   Contentment = finding enough in God’s current provision for you.   How is it with your heart?   Next Steps:  Find more series resources at www.whoisgrace.com/READ