"Jealousy"

“Jealousy”
What does God have to say about Jealousy?
Jealousy usually means you are envious of others, you want what they have. This kind of jealousy is ramped these days and is a sin in Gods eyes. “Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other”. You will find this scripture in Galatians 5:6
God wants us to have love for others as he has for us. The Bible tells us that “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, and it keeps no record of wrongs.” (1 Corinthians 13:4-5). The more we focus on ourselves and our own desires, the less we are able to focus on God. Did you know that when you are jealous you aren’t living Gods will in your life, for jealousy is a sin?
If you need to overcome jealousy of any sort in your life it will take some work on your part. First you have to realize where the issue comes from; the bible tells us that jealousy grows out of insecurity, fear, deception and covetousness. In fact, the Bible addresses jealousy several times. God’s word tells us for us to be able to overcome this jealousy we have to turn to Him, ask for His guidance, and his reassurance of the love He has for us, and to reassure us that He created us in His own image, and He will never ever leave your side. You will have to work to achieve this, it won’t come easy, and God wants and desires you to get on your knees in prayer, research your heart reflect on just when you got these jealous feelings. Was it as a child when a sibling got one more piece of candy than you? Was it in high school and you wanted to be popular? Maybe someone you loved in secret just didn’t have the same feelings? It all boils down to you being lost. Fear also is another form of jealousy, you are so scared someone will leave you, not love you? Who left you alone, who instilled fear into you? Did anyone? To overcome this fear you must look to God, transform your thoughts with the use of God’s word
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love (1 John 4:18). For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father" (Romans 8:15). It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery (Galatians 5:1). To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy (Jude 24).
Did you know that deception is a form of jealousy that you allow in your heart? You may perceive a threat that in reality does not exist? Your perception of life is distorted due to lies you believe about others and yourself.
The book of Psalm gives us great truth and hope for freedom from these thoughts that eat at us, the one that gives me hope is Psalm 25:4-5 Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long (Psalm 25:4-5).
When you have got in prayer and accepted God into your heart and ask for His guidance, you too will overcome the jealousy that you have within you. You will be free from the demon that lies within and His word says it the best.
You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free (John 8:32). Amen!