Galatians 5:25-26 (Living Bible) "If we are living now by the Spirit's power, let us follow the Holy spirit's leading in every part of our lives.  Then we won't need to look for honors and popularity, which lead to envy and hard feelings.” 

• Jealousy is about people
• Envy is about things

1. It causes conflict with others.

(James 4:1) "What causes fights and quarrels among you?  Don't they come from your desires that battle within you?"  

1. It leads to other sins.

(James 3:16) "For where you find envy there you find disorder and every evil practice.” 

1. Envy makes me miserable.

(Proverbs 14:30) "A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones!” 

√ - We need the help of the Holy Spirit.

• Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control

√ - Know you have a Loving Father

• Jealousy and envy come out of an orphan heart

√ - Resist comparing myself to others.

(2 Corinthians 10:12) "We do not dare classify or compare ourselves.  It is not wise.” 

√ - Learn Contentment

(Ecclesiastes 6:9) "It is better to be satisfied with what you have than to be always wanting something else.” 

(Philippians 4:11)  "I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.”