If someone wins a prize, feel happy for them and congratulate them. If someone wins a contest, be pleased for them and not jealous. If you see a new car in your friend’s driveway,y do not be jealous. You have no idea of all the work they had to do to buy the new car in their driveway or what sacrifices they made to buy it. Be grateful for another person’s accomplishments.
Be glad that your friends and neighbors can afford the things that they have and be truly happy for them. Do not think that things come easy for people who have no idea what they have had to go through to get to where they are now. Do not covet, as this is one of the Ten Commandments.
God is happy for every one of us. We are all stewards to spread God’s good works. God is not jealous or boastful, and we, as good stewards, should live by his example. Be appreciative of what you have in life, and do not go after others you think are less deserving. Do not judge anyone, for God is the only judge of man.
I have heard people talk about someone’s health. They will say they never seem to get sick and are very jealous of them. If you cared about or loved someone, you would never want them to get sick. We will all eventually be ill and die. I am glad for all the healthy people in my life, and I hope they are filled with God’s many blessings every day. I pray for those that need God’s gentle, healing touch to strengthen them.
Do not be boastful, jealous, covet my neighbor’s possessions or judge others. Be happy for your neighbors, friends, and others in your life. God is always pleased for you.
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