UNSAFE WORD: ENVY
(Message by Tanny Keng)
0. Introduction
a) Many a time we use and speak word so easily without thinking much of whether such word is correct to use in our daily conversation. We treat it lightly. Word such as "LUCK" is not found in the Bible and yet we often use it.
b) Why is it so necessary to learn to use and speak the correct word? Matthew 12:36-37 has a lot to say about it.
i) 36 But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. 37 For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” (Matthew 12:36-37 NKJV)
c) We will have to give an account of ourselves (Romans 14:12), every idle (careless, empty, thoughtless, worthless) word we speak (Matthew 12:36) and every work (deed) including every secret (hidden) thing whether good or evil (Ecclesiastes 12:14) in the day of judgment. For that reason, it compels us to use and speak the correct word or words especially God's Word. It's safe to use and we can learn a lot from its intended meaning.
d) Having said that, we know that there are some words that are unpleasant and contrary to God's desire and plan that we should discard such attitude or activity or way. There are unsafe for our lives.
1. Unsafe word:
a) Envy - discontent or resentment because of another's success, advantages, or superiority.
2. Biblical references:
a) Proverbs 14:30; 23:17
i) 30 A sound heart is life to the body, But envy is rottenness to the bones. (Proverbs 14:30 NKJV)
ii) 17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, But be zealous for the fear of the Lord all the day. (Proverbs 23:17 NKJV)
b) Roman 1:28-29
i) 28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; 29 being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality,wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers. (Romans 1:28-29 NKJV)
c) 1 Corinthians 13:4
i) 4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up. (1 Corinthians 13:4 NKJV)
d) Titus 3:3
i) 3 For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another. (Titus 3:3 NKJV)
The End ...
0. Introductiona) Many a time we use and speak word so easily without thinking much of whether such word is correct to use in our daily conversation. We treat it lightly. Word such as "LUCK" is not found in the Bible and yet we often use it.
b) Why is it so necessary to learn to use and speak the correct word? Matthew 12:36-37 has a lot to say about it.
i) 36 But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. 37 For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” (Matthew 12:36-37 NKJV)
c) We will have to give an account of ourselves (Romans 14:12), every idle (careless, empty, thoughtless, worthless) word we speak (Matthew 12:36) and every work (deed) including every secret (hidden) thing whether good or evil (Ecclesiastes 12:14) in the day of judgment. For that reason, it compels us to use and speak the correct word or words especially God's Word. It's safe to use and we can learn a lot from its intended meaning.
d) Having said that, we know that there are some words that are unpleasant and contrary to God's desire and plan that we should discard such attitude or activity or way. There are unsafe for our lives.
1. Unsafe word:
a) Envy - discontent or resentment because of another's success, advantages, or superiority.
2. Biblical references:
a) Proverbs 14:30; 23:17
i) 30 A sound heart is life to the body, But envy is rottenness to the bones. (Proverbs 14:30 NKJV)
ii) 17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, But be zealous for the fear of the Lord all the day. (Proverbs 23:17 NKJV)
b) Roman 1:28-29
i) 28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; 29 being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality,wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers. (Romans 1:28-29 NKJV)
c) 1 Corinthians 13:4
i) 4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up. (1 Corinthians 13:4 NKJV)
d) Titus 3:3
i) 3 For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful and hating one another. (Titus 3:3 NKJV)
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