* Envy is not just wanting what another person has, it’s not wanting them to have it if you can’t get it. (Jealousy is the state of envy)

* Selfish ambition is using your energy to get something for yourself at the exclusion of others.

* Both of these together are a recipe for disaster.

* The way to overcome is to exhibit these 7 traits.

* Imagine if everyone on a team operated by these 7 traits:

* 1) Pure - this sits at the foundation. It’s being free from sinful pollution.

* 2) Peaceable (peace-loving) - someone who brings calmness wherever they go. (Thermostats, not thermometer)

* 3) Gentle (considerate) - not hurtful, consider how your words and actions affected others.

* 4) Reasonable (submissive) - use common sense, put others above yourself.

* 5) Merciful (full of mercy) - ready to show mercy when others mess up.

* 6) Decisive (unwavering) - they can make a decision and stick with it.

* 7) Impartial - they don’t play favorites.

* 8) Sincere - they mean what they say (“let’s go to lunch” - don’t say it if you don’t mean it).