Heart Attack - Jealousy

Jealousy says God owe me

-Jealousy makes us feel lousy
-Jealousy comes from our own heart
-Jealousy can destroy relationships

1 Samuel 15:18(story of Saul's jealousy over David)

Jealous people like to hear what they like to hear
Alot of times, what we see might not be what it is.

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

Jealousy promotes self-pity.

Proverbs 27:4
Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming,
but who can stand before jealousy?

Jealousy is powerful!
If we don't get rid of jealousy in our lives, we'll continue to sin

Galatians 5:19-21
The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.

What is the driving force behind your jealousy?

James 4:1
What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you?

Covet, to hoardly approach
Jealousy is like hunger, it will never be fully filled.
Like appetite, it will grow if we keep feeding it.

James 4:2
You want something but don't get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God

1 peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

4 things to do to get rid of jealousy

1. Admit your struggle to God

James 3:14
But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.

Come clean with God about it!
In the heart of jealousy is 'God owes me'

Hebrews 4:16
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

2. Know that you are special in God's eyes
-Jealousy is due to an insecure heart
-Satan wants us to think we are not good enough

3. Trust God.
Jealousy at it's roots is doubting(lack in trust) God
God knows if He answers all of our prayers, it'll destroy us
When you focus on God's plan, competition becomes irrelevant

James 1:17
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

4. Celebrate! =]

Thats all folks!