Jealousy can become consuming and eventually decimate friendships, dissolve romances, foster bitterness in a family, and wreak havoc on a team. In these sermons, Alistair Begg reminds us that jealousy must be brought before God in repentance.
The Dangers of Jealousy (Proverbs 27:4)
In a world where material wealth and professional success serve as the benchmarks for happiness, jealousy invokes sadness and anger at others’ good fortune. When jealousy becomes consuming, a path of destruction and broken relationships are left in its wake. What jealousy fails to recognize, however, is that all gifts are apportioned by God according to His all-knowing wisdom. Alistair Begg teaches that jealousy is sinful, breeds a destructive spirit, and must be brought before God in repentance.
Lord, What About Him? (John 21:20-25)
God is in control of the Church, and He gives every believer a job to do. Alistair Begg cautions us against comparing ourselves with others, which makes us feel inadequate and derails the work. Jesus challenged Peter to follow Him not as a casual option, but as a crucial obligation to work for which Peter was uniquely equipped. We can confidently do God’s work, knowing that His Spirit works in the lives of those who follow Him.
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