Sins of the Heart: Envy/Jealousy
Deep Dive into Sins of the Heart: Envy/JealousyEnvy is defined as grief at another’s good coupled with the desire that it be diminished. It is a root sin and a profound act of heart-rebellion, which Scripture calls "bone-rot." The moral law exposes envy as a species of covetousness that breaches the Tenth Commandment, requiring full contentment with one’s condition. Theologically, envy is a quarrel with the divine apportioner and is diagnosed as practical atheism of the affections, since it denies God’s wise providence.Envy is dramatically exposed by the cross, where it reached its dreadful…
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