Proverbs 27:4
Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?
Wrath is cruel. It hurts and wounds. Anger leads people to do things that are outrageous and we are often left in pieces. This scripture warns us that as harsh as anger is, envy is much more volatile, powerful and destructive. It would behoove us to pray that God would deliver us from people who are discontent and envious. When King Saul began to envy David, it led to a prolonged pursuit that made David’s life miserable and vulnerable to Saul’s attempts to take his life. We should be careful of how much we say to others about good things in our lives. Some people cannot handle it and they end up comparing their lot with ours and fall into such a sin as envy. Don’t just open your mouth and speak. Be sensitive to the restraining work of the Holy Spirit and if He seems to be telling you to be quiet, be quiet. We don’t want to contribute to the probability of having to stand before envy.
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