Naturally as humans, when we are witnesses to the success of others, there’s a deep inclination inside us that experiences a tinge of envy and want.
This is what gives birth to rivalry and competitiveness.
However, there are ways of harnessing our human need to excel and thrive without letting jealous notions be the main driver or our desire.
One, it’s not sustainable to operate that way because your function will be based on clouded emotions that will get the better of you.
Two, it’s never been a successful line to tow and a jealous master is a dangerous one.
Asides from the scriptural angle of things, it’s simply a terrible way for one to spend their lives comparing themselves to others.
It’s a far better approach seeking your own route. If you per chance admire the work of someone else and wish to do the same, be pragmatic about it. Learn
© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
Another of the devil’s ugly tools to drive us away from Jesus. Envy, jealousy, pride, doubt, all lies.
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Very true ma’am. We must guard our hearts with care.
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Well said Jacqueline. Jealousy, the green envy, is so negative. Far better to be happy for those who have success in other walks of life and aspire to one’s own success, without envy of others….
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My favorite line in this post: “a jealous master is a dangerous one.” So true…jealousy/coveting leads to bad decision-making. Someone needs to see this today.
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I hope that you shared it with them?
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Just popping by tried pingback my latest two Post ping your blog ?!😁
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Apparently ping backs don’t seem to work so well these days
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This is a very fine post Jacqueline! So Poignant! Funny word… LOL! Some remarkable insights… OH GOSH DARN IT ALL TO HECK! Please don’t think of this as a pick up line… I admire you for your mind… STUPID PICK UP LINES!!
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Ha,ha, I like your pick up lines Mr. D 😉
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sage advice 🙂 Jealousy is thankfully not one of my character flaws, however I am very competitive.
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Competitive spirit is required for one to push their boundaries and not grow complacent.
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I agree. As long that spirit is kept within reasonable bounds! 🙂
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Jealousy eats up from inside and destroys us.
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Very true Sir.
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Thank you Jacky! Did you see the poem you inspired me to write?
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I’ve dealt with enough envious people in my life to be able to detect it a mile away and I steer clear of folks like that cuz nothing good ever comes out of it.
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I don’t even waste my time hanging around such people. They suck all the energy out of someone and it never ends nicely!
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I like that angle…Jealousy is an unwise way of comparing yourself with others. All of us are unique in ourselves and celebrate your your own unique gift. Levels do change so I’d say no need to fret about the great strides of my friend…celebrate him or her and you’d be celebrated soon. Great post Jackie!
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You got it absolutely right. When you celebrate others, your own time will come 🙂
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