How do we keep envy and jealousy in check! One way is to
know that it is harmful, as Gautama Buddha had observed:
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“Do not overrate what you have received, nor
envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.”
This awareness is good for starters, but we know that many
things can be harmful like anger and over-eating, but yet we have a hard time
controlling them - so hard that we eventually give up trying.
However, there are other resources available - those from
above:
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For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a
human body. So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the
head over every ruler and authority. (Colossians 2:9-10 NLT)
This understanding alone has transformed me. I now
understand that I am incredibly rich and for all eternity! Consequently, how
foolish it is to envy others their house, job, or happiness, when I am assured
of a blissful eternity!
Yes, sometimes I still do have to contend against fleshly
temptations. However, even when my Lord doesn’t grant me victory over all of
them, I’m assured that He has a good reason for allowing them to humble me.
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