The Envy of Eve Quotes

“If we really believe heaven is where we will live for eternity, we should seek to have our lives defined by work for that kingdom, instead of temporal gains here that will not accompany us into the grave.”
― Melissa B. Kruger, The Envy of Eve : Finding Contentment in a Covetous World

“What we choose to set our gaze upon is often a reflection of the idolatry in our heart.”
― Melissa B. Kruger, The Envy of Eve: Finding Contentment in a Covetous World

“Our coveting exposes that we have set our hearts upon earthly gain. The more we seek our treasure outside of Christ, the more we falsely believe that God is lacking in His goodness to us. Essentially, our coveting accuses God of a failure to reign well over the events in our lives.”
― Melissa B. Kruger, The Envy of Eve: Finding Contentment in a Covetous World

“Can any earthly longing compare to what is ours in Christ? Place any earthly jewel beside the treasure found in Christ and it will appear as but dust. Our coveting exposes that we have set our hearts upon earthly gain. The more we seek our treasure outside of Christ, the more we falsely believe that God is lacking in His goodness to us.”
― Melissa B. Kruger, The Envy of Eve : Finding Contentment in a Covetous World