Jealousy: The Worst Sin of All?

[Nahum]

Is Jealousy the worst of all sins?

Consider the following:

1. Jealousy causes married folk to split up and run off with other people.
2. Jealousy causes people to steal.
3. Jealousy caused Cain to kill Abel.
4. Jealousy causes some to sow discord in the church - leading to church splits, backsliders, and unhealthy competition between pastors and saints.
5. Jealousy causes financial hardships. We take on too much debt in order to "keep up with the Jones'.

Solomon says, "Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?" (Proverbs 27:4). The Apostle Paul writes, "The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry, and witchcraft, hatred, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy, drunkenness, orgies and the like." (Galatians 5:19-21a) A list of sins from the proverbs of the prophet Solomon contains things that go hand in hand with jealousy. It says, "There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a man who stir up dissension among brothers." (Proverbs 6:16-19)

In short, jealousy is the product of a person who feels they are superior to their fellow man, and to God. It is the pinnacle of self-centeredness.

Jealousy is what caused lucifer to declare "I will ascend".

Jealousy is the root cause of a host of other sins.

So, what do you think? Is jealousy the worst of all sins?

[revrandy]

I know your Jealous of my fishing abilities...

[mizpeh]

I'd go with Pride.

Do you want me to quote scripture?

[Nahum]

Originally Posted by revrandy

I know your Jealous of my fishing abilities...

As if.









Now respond to the post preacha!

[Nahum]

Originally Posted by mizpeh

I'd go with Pride.

Do you want me to quote scripture?

Sure, why not? BTW, aren't pride and jealousy like twins? They sure look and act a lot alike.

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

Is Jealousy the worst of all sins?

Consider the following:

1. Jealousy causes married folk to split up and run off with other people.
2. Jealousy causes people to steal.
3. Jealousy caused Cain to kill Abel.
4. Jealousy causes some to sow discord in the church - leading to church splits, backsliders, and unhealthy competition between pastors and saints.
5. Jealousy causes financial hardships. We take on too much debt in order to "keep up with the Jones'.

Solomon says, "Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?" (Proverbs 27:4). The Apostle Paul writes, "The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry, and witchcraft, hatred, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy, drunkenness, orgies and the like." (Galatians 5:19-21a) A list of sins from the proverbs of the prophet Solomon contains things that go hand in hand with jealousy. It says, "There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a man who stir up dissension among brothers." (Proverbs 6:16-19)

In short, jealousy is the product of a person who feels they are superior to their fellow man, and to God. It is the pinnacle of self-centeredness.

Jealousy is what caused lucifer to declare "I will ascend".

Jealousy is the root cause of a host of other sins.

So, what do you think? Is jealousy the worst of all sins?

No, the worst of all sins is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, which is the only sin that God will not forgive. All other sins are equally sinful and bring the same eternity in the lake of fire for those who don't repent and the same forgiveness for those who do repent. This ungodly notion of categorizing sins, making some out to be worse than others, comes from the Roman Catholic heresy of mortal and venial sins.

[Nahum]

Originally Posted by Chan

No, the worst of all sins is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, which is the only sin that God will not forgive. All other sins are equally sinful and bring the same eternity in the lake of fire for those who don't repent and the same forgiveness for those who do repent. This ungodly notion of categorizing sins, making some out to be worse than others, comes from the Roman Catholic heresy of mortal and venial sins.

Thank you for this kind and thoughtful response.


So Chan, you seriously don't think some sins are worse than others? Give me scripture that proves it please? Why are some things listed as abominations, and other sins are not?

[Neck]

Originally Posted by Pastor Poster

Is Jealousy the worst of all sins?

Consider the following:

1. Jealousy causes married folk to split up and run off with other people.
2. Jealousy causes people to steal.
3. Jealousy caused Cain to kill Abel.
4. Jealousy causes some to sow discord in the church - leading to church splits, backsliders, and unhealthy competition between pastors and saints.
5. Jealousy causes financial hardships. We take on too much debt in order to "keep up with the Jones'.

Solomon says, "Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?" (Proverbs 27:4). The Apostle Paul writes, "The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry, and witchcraft, hatred, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy, drunkenness, orgies and the like." (Galatians 5:19-21a) A list of sins from the proverbs of the prophet Solomon contains things that go hand in hand with jealousy. It says, "There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a man who stir up dissension among brothers." (Proverbs 6:16-19)

In short, jealousy is the product of a person who feels they are superior to their fellow man, and to God. It is the pinnacle of self-centeredness.

Jealousy is what caused lucifer to declare "I will ascend".

Jealousy is the root cause of a host of other sins.

So, what do you think? Is jealousy the worst of all sins?

Sometimes it is fear that hinders some folks from allowing other folks to move forward in the ministry.

It is not a Jealous thought in the mind of the person being held back.

We preach and teach and talk about Jealousy.

I think it is high time someone were to preach and teach on how not to cause folks to bring forth that fealing in folks.....

[revrandy]

I think that Pride could be a birthing place for jealosy...

[mizpeh]

Pr 13:10 Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
Pr 16:18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

I like PEACE, so the first verse is my favorite.