Envy

Envy can eat you up.
Proverbs 14:30

Without exception, the most miserable people in life are filled with envy. It eats away their soul and steals their joy. They think of nothing except the thing somebody else has that they want, and that in turn leads to resentment and strife. Think there's no way this could describe you? Answer the following questions.
Is it hard for me to compliment others?
Am I always defensive?
When somebody's name comes up in conversation do I find myself feeling good because something bad has happened to them? Come on, be honest!
When you hear something complimentary about someone do you feel the need to say "yes, but… then point out their negative traits?
Are you suspicious of those who've achieved more than you?
Are you always comparing yourself?
Are you preoccupied with what other people are doing, buying, wearing, and who they get to mix and mingle with?
Do you trust the people you love, or are you always checking up on them?
Solomon says: "Envy can eat you up."

So if you're envious and you want to change:
(a) drop the mask and admit you've got a problem;
(b) repent and ask for God's help;
(c) pray for the person you envy.
At first it'll feel awkward, but as you keep doing it God will change your heart and replace envy with love. Begin to celebrate other people's successes with them and make a point of complimenting them.

Remember, nobody's as good at being you as you, so you've no competition. When you're secure in who you are before God, you don't have to be envious of anybody. You'll start to appreciate your uniqueness and the role He's given you to fill in His Kingdom.

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