Bible Verses About Jealousy

Scriptures on Jealousy and Envy

Josh Wiley
The Bible is a guide for a Christian on all areas of life. The word of God is powerful and can change the hearts of those that seek wisdom and discernment from it. Envy and Jealousy are a struggle for many people as they look to what others have. These Bible Verses about Jealousy will help you to better understand what God says on the topic. Feel free to use these Bible Verses for a devotional or Bible Study. Please add any other Bible Verses about Jealousy in the comments so this may become a better resource to those that find it.

Bible Verses About Jealousy

#1 Bible Verse About Jealousy

Proverbs 3:31-32

Do not envy a man of violence, And do not choose any of his ways. For the crooked man is an abomination to the LORD; But He is intimate with the upright.

#2 Bible Verse About Jealousy

1 John 4:18

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears is not perfected in love.

#3 Bible Verse About Jealousy

Proverbs 14:30

A tranquil heart is life to the body, But passion is rottenness to the bones.

#4 Bible Verse About Jealousy

James 3:16

For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing.

#5 Bible Verse About Jealousy

Galatians 5:19-22

Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions,envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you just as I have forewarned you that those who practice such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

#6 Bible Verse About Jealousy

1 Corinthians 3:3

for you are still fleshly. For since there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not fleshly, and are you not walking like mere men?

#7 Bible Verse About Jealousy

Proverbs 27:4

Wrath is fierce and anger is a flood, But who can stand before jealousy?

#8 Bible Verse About Jealousy

Proverbs 6:32-35

The one who commits adultery with a woman is lacking sense; He who would destroy himself does it. Wounds and disgrace he will find, And his reproach will not be blotted out. For jealousy enrages a man, And he will not spare in the day of vengeance. He will not accept any ransom, Nor will he be content though you give many gifts.

I pray these Bible Verse About Jealousy helped you in some way today.

Resources:

New American Standard Bible

Published by Josh Wiley

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