Lesson for July 24, 2021

Lesson for July 24, 2021

ENVY AND JEALOUSY

Scripture reading: Prov. 27^th chapter

Memory verse: Job 5:2.

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 CainΓÇÖs jealousy? 1 John 3:12
4. Does a man have to slay one in order to be a murderer? 1 John 3:15.
5. With what were the Jews filled when they saw the multitudes come to hear Paul? Acts 13:44-48.
6. What are some of the fruits of envy? James 3:16.
7. How does Job explain envy? Job 5:2.

Note. ΓÇö Envy and jealousy are sin and come because of a lack of the Holy Spirit. If we are to overcome these sins, one must seek power from Heaven, and the Lord will give it to change our life.

8. ΓÇ£A sound heart is life of the fleshΓÇ¥. What is envy? Prov. 14:30.
9. Is it possible for anyone to have envy in their hearts and still be saved? Gal 5:21.
10. What did the Apostle Paul say we should put away? Eph 4:31
11. How can this be done? Eph. 4:32.

Note. ΓÇö Truly jealousy is as cruel as the grave, and often exists among church members, yea even among ministers.  Oh that might learn to esteem others better than self.