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Jealousy Always Costs More Than You Think

The Big Question

Have you ever considered that jealousy hurts the person holding onto it the most?

Before Cain harmed his brother, jealousy had already captured his heart.

God warned him to master it...

but Cain chose resentment instead.

The lesson is simple:

The longer we compare ourselves to others, the harder it becomes to appreciate what God has given us.

The Lesson:

A grateful heart leaves little room for jealousy.

Short Prayer

Lord, help me be grateful for what You have given me. Guard my heart from comparison and jealousy, and teach me to celebrate the blessings of others without losing sight of my own. Amen.

Bible Verse

“A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.” — Proverbs 14:30

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