Lesson for August 23, 2025
ENVY AND JEALOUSY
Scripture reading: Prov. 27.
Memory verse: Prov. 27:2.
- What did Solomon say in his proverb about envy? Prov. 27:4.
- How cruel is jealousy? Songs of Solomon 8:6.
- What was the result of Cain’s jealousy? 1 John 3:12.
- Does a man have to slay someone to be guilty of murder? 1 John 3:15.
- What were the Jews filled with when they saw the multitudes come to hear Paul preach Christ Jesus? Acts 13:44-48.
- What are some of the fruits of envy? James 3:16.
- How did Job explain envy? Job 5:2.
- A sound heart is life of the flesh: What is envy? Prov. 14:30.
- Is it possible for a person to be in a saved condition and at the same time have envy in his heart? Gal. 5:21.
- What did the Apostle Paul say must be put away in order to be followers of Christ Jesus our Lord? Eph. 4:31.
- How can this be accomplished? Verse 32.
- If we do this, in what church will we be classed? Eph. 5:27.
Note. Envy and jealousy are sin and come because of a lack of the Holy Spirit. If we are to overcome these sins, we must seek the power of the Lord — “For ye shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you.” We can do all things through Jesus Christ, who strengthens us.