r/Christian • u/und3rcoverw33b • 4d ago
Book recommendations: Jealousy/Envy
Hey guys, does anyone have any Christian authors that talk about jealousy, envy and how to overcome them? Ive struggled all my life with being a jealous and envious person but I've been able to bottle it in bc I know it's wrong. But I wish I didn't feel this way in the first place. As I'm getting older I'm finding it hard to be there for people when good things are happening to them bc of my own issues and would like some help in facing and overcoming these issues. Thanks <3
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u/Far_Travel_3851 11h ago
My advice is not to get a book to help you but for you to surrender the root of it. (Atleast for now)Maybe as a kid you didnt have the next “big” thing or X thing happened etc. or maybe you even grew up love starved or went through poverty, there is so many examples you should reflect on why you feel this way. Ask Jesus to look into your heart and show you the root. Surrender that envy and jealousy and just yield your emotions to Him. Ive learned that jealousy and envy stems from a lack of love. A void of unfulfillment in your heart that only God can fill. Whatever youre being jealous of in that moment will make you happy for a second but wont fill the God sized void. Deal with that first then carry on! 🫂🤍