
Peace Crucifies Envy
Part of Lent
March 23, 2025
Sin isn’t bad because it’s
. Sin is forbidden because it’s
.
Galatians 5:19-26
The deadly sin of
Of the seven deadly sins, envy is the only one that is no fun at all. Because it’s the consuming desire to have everybody else as unsuccessful as you are.” —Frederick Buechner
“A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot.” —Proverbs 14:30 ESV
Envy In the Body:
1. Stomach Twisting
2. Physical feeling of heartache
3. Sweat and muscle tension
4. Development of anxiety & depression.
Envy In the Behavior:
1. Distracted & obsessive
2. Criticizing of self
3. Belittling someone through gossip or bullying
4. Undermining others
1 Kings 3
James 3:14-16
There’s a
to being envious.
You block the Holy Spirit when you walk in an
spirit.
Envy is
+
.
Ambition can wake us up from
, or it can wipe us out through
.
In Christ, you’re fully seen, fully known, and fully loved.
crucifies envy.
James 3:17-18
How do we let peace crucify envy in our lives?
- We Surrender to the
- We Practice Peace by