THE JUICE OF JEALOUSY (2)
Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11, Genesis 37:18-20, Philippians 4:11
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Title: The Juice of Jealousy (2)
Series: Where the Rubber Meets the Road
Author: Donald Cantrell
Text: Genesis 37:1-11, 18-20, & Philippians 4:11
I - The Subject of Jealousy "One's Findings"
II - The Setting of Jealousy "One's Favor" (1 - 3)
III - The Sin of Jealousy "One's Foes" (4)
IV - The Sting of Jealousy "One's Fury" (5 - 11)
V - The Shock of Jealousy "One's Forcefulness" (18 - 20)
VI - The Solution of Jealousy "One's Faith" (Phil. 4: 11)
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Benjamin Franklin wisely observed: "Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame." Jealousy often stems from the fear of losing what we already have, while envy arises from wanting something possessed by another person. The distinction lies in whether we fear losing what's ours or desire what belongs to someone else.
Two shopkeepers were bitter rivals. Their stores were directly across the street from each other, and they would spend each day keeping track of each other's business. If one got a customer, he would smile in triumph at his rival. One night an angel appeared to one of the shopkeepers in a dream and said, "I will give you anything you ask, but whatever you receive, your competitor will receive twice as much. Would you be rich? You can be very rich, but he will be twice as wealthy. Do you wish to live a long and healthy life? You can, but his life will be longer and healthier. What is your desire?" The man frowned, thought for a moment, and then said, "Here is my request: Strike me blind in one eye!" A sign of jealousy is when it's easier to show sympathy and "weep with those who weep" than to exhibit joy and "rejoice with those who rejoice."
Irish novelist and playwright Samuel Beckett received great recognition for his work, but not everyone savored his accomplishments. Beckett's marriage, in fact, was soured by his wife's jealousy of his growing fame and success as a writer. One day in 1969 his wife Suzanne answered t ...
Series: Where the Rubber Meets the Road
Author: Donald Cantrell
Text: Genesis 37:1-11, 18-20, & Philippians 4:11
I - The Subject of Jealousy "One's Findings"
II - The Setting of Jealousy "One's Favor" (1 - 3)
III - The Sin of Jealousy "One's Foes" (4)
IV - The Sting of Jealousy "One's Fury" (5 - 11)
V - The Shock of Jealousy "One's Forcefulness" (18 - 20)
VI - The Solution of Jealousy "One's Faith" (Phil. 4: 11)
This sermon contains a fully alliterated outline, with subpoints.
Benjamin Franklin wisely observed: "Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame." Jealousy often stems from the fear of losing what we already have, while envy arises from wanting something possessed by another person. The distinction lies in whether we fear losing what's ours or desire what belongs to someone else.
Two shopkeepers were bitter rivals. Their stores were directly across the street from each other, and they would spend each day keeping track of each other's business. If one got a customer, he would smile in triumph at his rival. One night an angel appeared to one of the shopkeepers in a dream and said, "I will give you anything you ask, but whatever you receive, your competitor will receive twice as much. Would you be rich? You can be very rich, but he will be twice as wealthy. Do you wish to live a long and healthy life? You can, but his life will be longer and healthier. What is your desire?" The man frowned, thought for a moment, and then said, "Here is my request: Strike me blind in one eye!" A sign of jealousy is when it's easier to show sympathy and "weep with those who weep" than to exhibit joy and "rejoice with those who rejoice."
Irish novelist and playwright Samuel Beckett received great recognition for his work, but not everyone savored his accomplishments. Beckett's marriage, in fact, was soured by his wife's jealousy of his growing fame and success as a writer. One day in 1969 his wife Suzanne answered t ...
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