Daily Bread - Mar 20, 07

心中安靜、是肉體的生命．嫉妒是骨中的朽爛。 箴言14:30
A sound heart is life to the body, but envy is rottenness to the bones. -Proverbs 14:30

Envy may be defined as "resentment at the success or happiness of others."

Envy contributed to the downfall of King Saul.
He had begun his rule well,
but because he distanced himself from God,
he became consumed with envy and hatred toward David.
He took his own life after a shameful defeat by the Philistines in the end.
Envy had destroyed him.

Envy can ruin a life.
When other people find success
But you do not advance,
Do you congratulate their gain
Or wish you had their chance?

When you turn green with envy you are ripe for trouble.