Bible Verses About Jealousy

Jealousy can corrode the soul. These verses about jealousy teach contentment and the freedom that comes from trusting God with what others have.

“Charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up.” — 1 Corinthians 13:4 (KJV)
“A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.” — Proverbs 14:30 (KJV)
“Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.” — Philippians 2:3 (KJV)
“For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.” — James 3:16 (KJV)

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