sugiggs says Aug 30, 2009 11:50PM Love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire - Song of Solomon 8:6
sugiggs says Aug 30, 2009 11:51PM Jealousy is one of the strongest drives known to man. It comes from the root word for zeal and means
sugiggs says Aug 30, 2009 11:52PM There are actually two forms: a legitimate jealousy based upon love, and an illegitimate jealousy based upon envy.
sugiggs says Aug 30, 2009 11:53PM Legitimate jealousy sparks when someone you love, who belongs to you, turns his/her heart away and replaces you with someone else.
sugiggs says Aug 30, 2009 11:54PM The Bible describes God as having this kind of righteous jealousy for His people.
sugiggs says Aug 30, 2009 11:55PM It's that He deeply longs for us, desiring for us to keep Him as our first love.
sugiggs says Aug 30, 2009 11:56PM Illegitimate kind of jealousy is rooted in selfishness, that is 'moved with envy'
sugiggs says Aug 30, 2009 11:57PM Do you struggle with being jealous of others? Your friend is more popular, your coworker gets promotion.
sugiggs says Aug 30, 2009 11:57PM He may have done nothing wrong, but you became bitter because of his success.
sugiggs says Aug 30, 2009 11:58PM Jealousy is a common struggle. It is sparked when someone else upstages you and gets something you want.
sugiggs says Aug 30, 2009 11:59PM If you don't diffuse your anger by learning to love others, you may eventually begin plotting against them.
sugiggs says Aug 31, 2009 12:00AM e.g. Cain envied his brother, Sarah envied Hagar, Joseph's brothers envied him.
sugiggs says Aug 31, 2009 12:01AM You don't usually get jealous of disconnected strangers. The ones you're tempted to be jealous of primarily in the same arena with you.
sugiggs says Aug 31, 2009 12:02AM Yes, if you aren't careful, jealousy can also infect your marriage.
sugiggs says Aug 31, 2009 12:02AM When you are married, both of you became one and were to share in the enjoyment of the other.
sugiggs says Aug 31, 2009 12:03AM But if selfishness rules, any good thing happening to only one of you can be a catalyst for envy rather than congratulations.
sugiggs says Aug 31, 2009 12:04AM He may enjoying golf on the weekend while she stays home cleaning the house. He boasts to her about shooting a great score
sugiggs says Aug 31, 2009 12:05AM Or perhaps she is constantly invited to go out with friends while he is left home with the dog.
sugiggs says Aug 31, 2009 12:06AM Because love is not selfish and puts others first, it refuses to let jealousy in.
sugiggs says Aug 31, 2009 12:07AM A loving husband doesn't mind his wife being better at something. He sees her as completing him, not competing with him.
sugiggs says Aug 31, 2009 12:09AM It is time to let love, humility, and gratefulness destroy any jealousy that springs up in your heart.
sugiggs says Aug 31, 2009 12:09AM It's time to let your mate's success draw you closer together and give you greater opportunities to show genuine love.
sugiggs says Aug 31, 2009 12:10AM **Today's dare**: Determine to become your spouse's biggest fan and reject any thoughts of jealousy.
sugiggs says Aug 31, 2009 12:11AM To help you set your heart on your spouse and focus on their achievements,
sugiggs says Aug 31, 2009 12:11AM take yesterday's list of negative attributes and discreetly burn it.
sugiggs says Aug 31, 2009 12:12AM Then share with your spouse how glad you are about a success he or she recently enjoyed. -end
sugiggs says Aug 31, 2009 12:12AM How hard was it to destroy the list? What are some positive experiences that you can celebrate in the life of your mate?
CC (ღ˘⌣˘ღ) ♫･* Aug 31, 2009 04:23AM masa sih? hehe.. tp kadang jelouse kan nda cuman karena lingkungan/keadaan tp juga bisa ke relationship gt..
