The Heart Of Jealousy
The Heart Proverbs 4:23 1/18/ 2017
Jealousy Song of Solomon 8:6
What is Jealousy?
Definition: “feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages; to be inflamed (red), a warm, violent affection of the mind; to want to vindicate injured honor.”
Scriptural “Symptoms” Root words:
Envying: Rom.13:13, I Cor. 3:3, Jms.3:14,16, 2 Cor. 12:20, Gal.5:20
Acts 5:17, 13:45
Used of God; 2 Cor. 11:2
Acts 7:9, 17:5
Jealousy:
Is an attitude that leads to self-destruction
Is an attitude of selfishness & covetousness
In its’ wake; it destroys Families, Friendships, etc.
It can be wanting someone else’s’ :
- Position
- Power
- Possessions
- Prominence
- Person
The root cause of jealousy is a proud heart & not being content with what we have.
Scriptural Examples:
Lucifer Isaiah 14
He was jealous of Gods’ Power v.13 (my throne)
Angels are to be “ministers” (servants) Heb. 1:13-14
He was jealous of Gods’ Position v.13 “also”
What was his self-destruction?
- He lost his power/position;
- Hell
Saul was jealous of David I Samuel 18:1-9
He was dissatisfied with his own achievements
He compared himself to someone else
- Compare yourself to yourself!
- Ask: Am I the best me that I can be?
- Ask: Am I the me God wants me to be?
- He was insecure
He was unhappy with who he was
He could not accept the price of his disobedience.
Rather than improve himself, he chose to be jealous
He was wroth v.8
He was displeased v.8
He was angry that others honored David v.8 “ascribed”
Jealousy affects the innocent
He worried about losing his kingdom Saul promoted David until David eclipsed him
- David kept a proper attitude I Sam. 17:32 (& later also)
- David behaved himself wisely I Sam. 18:2, 5
- Be glad if someone accomplishes something great
- Saul began to self-destruct. His attitude turned to action.
He attempted murder 18:10-11
He became his enemy 19:9-17
He lost the Presence & Power of God 18:12
Ahab/ Naboth I Kings 21:1-16
Ahab wanted his own selfish will accomplished
He was displeased & despondent because he didn’t get his way v.4-5
The danger of jealousy is: If we allow that attitude in our heart, we will resort to anything to get what we want.
Jezebel forged v.8
She pretended a false piety v.9
She conspired to lie & perjure v.10
She blamed God for Naboth’s’ demise v.10
She got others involved in her evil v.11
She murdered v.13
She was calloused v.14-15
God found him out v. 17-20
Judgment was passed v. 23 & 24
Repentance was too late v. 27
His posterity paid dearly v. 29
Conclusion: The cure for jealousy is contentment. Heb. 13:5
Be glad for others & express it!
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