Envy Quotes

“Jesus had four brothers (see Matthew 13:55) who couldn’t bring themselves to believe in Him throughout His ministry. It wasn’t until after His death and resurrection that they truly believed. What kind of transition would a person have to make in his mental framework to conclude that his older brother is the Creator of the universe? The transition was so huge that his brothers almost didn’t make it. Jesus, in His mercy, helped them by appearing personally after His resurrection to the half-brother who was closest in age to Him (see 1 Corinthians 15:7). Guess who wrote these words: “For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there.” Jesus’ brother! James was Jesus’ younger brother (the verse above is from James 3:16). I can hear James saying, “Guys, envy almost ate me alive! Envy was such a huge issue in my heart, it almost cost me my salvation.” James was able to address the topic of envy from the authority of personal experience.”
― Bob Sorge, Envy: The Enemy Within

“But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth.”
― Bob Sorge, Envy: The Enemy Within

“For where there are envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not carnal and behaving like mere men?”
― Bob Sorge, Envy: The Enemy Within