Proclamation:
"A
heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones." Proverbs
14:30 (NIV)
Explanations:
King
Solomon, the wisest man to ever live, (2 Chronicles 1:7-12 and 1 Kings 4:29-34)
wrote these words under the influence of The Holy Spirit of God. Solomon wanted the people of God to know that
it is not healthy for them to be jealous and envious of the things that others
have. Jealousy and envy will destroy
their inner peace.
Application:
A
healthy mind filled with wisdom is associated with a healthy body. Envy and jealousy are like suffering from a
painful incurable condition that destroys our insides. They are like a passionate hatred which produces
only corruption and distress, and ultimately they shorten ones life. Conversely, a healthy heart and mind which is
at peace will lead to longevity. We
should be thankful and rejoice in the things which The Lord God has blessed us
with. We should not worry or fret over
the blessings which others receive.
Everything that we want is not good for us, and some of the things that
others have we could not handle. God
gives to us according to our ability to handle things. (Matthew 25:14-15) If the truth be told, often we are not willing
to pay the price that others paid to get what they have. We need to learn to be content with what we
have, whether we have a lot or a little. (Philippians 4:11-12) So let go of jealousy and envy. Let us count our blessings, thank God for
them, and enjoy them.
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