Lesson for August 23, 2025

ENVY AND JEALOUSY

 

Scripture reading: Prov. 27.

Memory verse: Prov. 27:2.

 

  1. What did Solomon say in his proverb about envy? Prov. 27:4.
  2. How cruel is jealousy? Songs of Solomon 8:6.
  3. What was the result of Cain’s jealousy? 1 John 3:12.
  4. Does a man have to slay someone to be guilty of murder? 1 John 3:15.
  5. What were the Jews filled with when they saw the multi­tudes come to hear Paul preach Christ Jesus? Acts 13:44-48.
  6. What are some of the fruits of envy? James 3:16.
  7. How did Job explain envy? Job 5:2.
  8. A sound heart is life of the flesh: What is envy? Prov. 14:30.
  9. 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.
  10. What did the Apostle Paul say must be put away in order to be followers of Christ Jesus our Lord? Eph. 4:31.
  11. How can this be accomplished? Verse 32.
  12. 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.

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