Genesis 37
19 They said to one another, “Here comes this dreamer. 20 Come now, let us kill him and throw him into one of the pits.[a] Then we will say that a fierce animal has devoured him, and we will see what will become of his dreams.”
Ten grown men were willing to kill their younger brother over a robe and his dreams. Their deep-seated jealousy completely consumed them. It totally dictated how they behaved towards their younger brother. Their hatred of him blinded them so much that they actually proceeded with a plan to permanently get rid of him.
Jealousy can be difficult to recognize because our reasons for it seem to make sense. However, left unchecked, jealousy can grow quite rapidly and can lead one to commit some serious sins. The longer one entertains jealous feelings, the harder it is to get rid of them. The time to deal with jealousy is to immediately nip it in the bud. When you notice yourself keeping score of others' recognitions, awards and achievements, quickly check yourself.
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