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Jealousy can sneak in before we even realize it. We see someone else’s success – their relationships, their talents, the things we wish we had ourselves – and suddenly our own life feels lacking. It’s exhausting to live in comparison, and it keeps us from appreciating what God has given us.
Cain’s jealousy led him to a tragic decision. If there's anything we can learn from his story, it’s that we don’t have to let envy control us. God offers us a better way, by finding contentment in him and his plans and purpose for our lives. That’s ultimately what helps us overcome envy, freeing us to celebrate others instead of resenting them.
Who have you been comparing yourself to lately? How can you shift your perspective to gratitude for what God’s given you?