Sadness or desire for the possessions, happiness, talents or abilities of another "Envy can lead to the worst crimes. 'Through the devil's envy death entered the world'" (No. 2553).
Bible Verse References:
(Proverbs 14:30)
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.
(Galatians 6:4)
Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else
(Mark 7:21-22)
For it is from within, out of a person's heart, that evil thoughts come-sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly.
(Proverbs 23:17-18)
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord. There is surely a future hope for you,
and your hope will not be cut off.
(James 3:14-16)
But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such "wisdom" does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.
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