Comments on: 7 Concrete Steps to Prevent the Growth of Envy

By: Appropriate Self-love

Appropriate Self-love — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 07:23:07 +0000

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By: Niki Miranda

Niki Miranda — Tue, 18 May 2021 10:33:48 +0000

“Thou shall not Covet!” The “Mother” of all sin!

This is why Adam and Eve succumbed to the serpent’s lure….”you will be like God…” Who doesn’t want to be like God?

We serve ourselves because we see ourselves as “god.” Self-worship is what we see all around us. And we crave for things to glorify and honor self at any expense! And this is sad!

By: Val Gonzales

Val Gonzales — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 02:58:12 +0000

In reply to Amelita Bennett. You are welcome. May God continue to bless you in your ministry involvement.

By: Val Gonzales

Val Gonzales — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 02:57:14 +0000

In reply to Manny Malana. There is often peril in comparison. Unfortunately many parents have taught early when they are prone to compare the children in their desire to encourage them to do better. But this process has become counterproductive. It ends up with the younger ones copying someone else instead of nurturing their own giftedness.

By: Val Gonzales

Val Gonzales — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 02:53:26 +0000

In reply to Dave. Thank you for your reply Dave, You have indeed grown tremendously in your walk with our good Lord!

By: Val Gonzales

Val Gonzales — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 02:51:42 +0000

In reply to Ted Luna. I am thankful that this article resonated with you. It has been a blessing to be a part of your journey Ted.

By: Val Gonzales

Val Gonzales — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 02:50:23 +0000

In reply to Jack. May the good Lord continue to guide you in your spiritual journey, Jack.

By: Val Gonzales

Val Gonzales — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 02:48:59 +0000

In reply to Tess Malana. I'm glad to know that this is helpful; to you. Shalom!

By: Tess Malana

Tess Malana — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 13:06:23 +0000

Such a great reminder for me about preventing envy. I totally agree with all the ways you have stated here, especially the last one, observing seasons of thankfulness. Thank you, Pastor Val, for the gentle reminder of being thankful to the One who provides for all of us. God bless!!

By: Jack

Jack — Sun, 18 Apr 2021 11:39:20 +0000

Hi Dr Val. This is definitely a post I’m going to have to read on again from time to time for the wisdom to be set free from wisdom. Envy really does feel like a slow acting venom, but life threatening, and eventually paralysing none the less. But just to be able to begin with celebrating the self as God’s beloved is already such a grace-filled start. Thanks so much for such a pastoral blog post! God bless you.