Dealing with Envy
Luke 16:8 BSB
The master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly. For the sons of this age are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the sons of light.
Proverbs 24:1 BSB
Do not envy wicked men or desire their company;
Proverbs 3:31 BSB
Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways;
Proverbs 14:30 BSB
A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
Matthew 27:18 BSB
For he knew it was out of envy that they had handed Jesus over to him.
Psalm 37:1 BSB
Of David. Do not fret over those who do evil; do not envy those who do wrong.
Proverbs 23:17 BSB
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always continue in the fear of the LORD.
Philippians 1:15 BSB
It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.
James 4:5 BSB
Or do you think the Scripture says without reason that the Spirit He caused to dwell in us yearns with envy?
Psalm 68:16 BSB
Why do you gaze in envy, O mountains of many peaks? This is the mountain God chose for His dwelling, where the LORD will surely dwell forever.
Isaiah 11:13 BSB
Then the jealousy of Ephraim will depart, and the adversaries of Judah will be cut off. Ephraim will no longer envy Judah, nor will Judah harass Ephraim.
Romans 1:29 BSB
They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice. They are gossips,
2 Corinthians 13:3 BSB
since you are demanding proof that Christ is speaking through me. He is not weak in dealing with you but is powerful among you.
Job 5:2 BSB
For resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple.
James 4:7 BSB
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
1 Corinthians 10:13 BSB
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.
1 John 1:9 BSB
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Acts 3:19 BSB
Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away,
Luke 13:3 BSB
No, I tell you. But unless you repent, you too will all perish.
2 Peter 3:9 BSB
The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.