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You're right, the ultra and tyhe Christian Left are doing their est to redefine these tow, distinct, words into synonyms.Envy and jealousy may seem like the same thing, but they are not.
Envy is wanting what someone else has. This is a sin. It falls under coveting.
Jealousy is the fear that someone will take something that is yours. Such as another man coming and stealing your wife. This is a response to a possible sin.
The problem we get into with these two terms is that one is constantly used in place of the other (jealousy when envy should be used).
Absolutely, though it would be the effect of a domino effect which would be started because of the sin of another. Whether it be envy, adultery, or both.I agree with Knotical 's post completely.
I'd add that jealously can lead to sin.
I remember the argument on that one where people say god is evil because he was jealous and jealous is evil.
Rom 16:7 Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.and where do we classify admiration?
Classic, medical truths first. This disease of mine, MS, makes people impadent. But as such I have the privilege and the honor of learning a much, much, deeper love for my chosen Helper.and where do we classify admiration?
The real problem you are describing is pride. Which can lead into many other sins. It is their pride that is not allowing them any joy or peace.I'm probably thinking of jealousy in terms of envy, and I have seen it wreck a person's joy.
I will give you a specific example- I had gotten a new phone. A person I once knew was envious, so he got his own new phone. It was way better than mine. But, knowing that this person had personality issues, I was very gracious to him and said "wow, great phone! I'm jealous." trying to build him up and make him feel like he'd "won". Well, even when I built him up and tried to make him feel good about his new toy, he was still envious of me! And that's why I think that envy/jealously is a sin- because if you have that in your heart you're still going to feel like garbage- even when God blesses you.
Here is a good example of using the wrong term. Joseph's brothers were guilty of envy, which stemmed from their own pride. They somehow felt they deserved to be treated the same, or better, than Joseph, by their father.I think jealousy is more of a destructive virus than envy and pride combined. what was the issue with Joseph's brothers regarding his dreams? I think the three were involved: jealousy, envy and pride. which was more pronounced? Jealousy! At that time Joseph had not had anything to be envious of - i.e by the brothers. so, I think it was jealousy that triggered off the hatred
They are all connected through pride.Perhaps a bit like anger, then...not a sin to feel the emotion of jealousy, but a sin to dwell in it and let it fester?
If jealousy is about not wanting something that's your's taken away, I don't see that being bad if it stops there. It seems to be a natural emotion, like anger. I can avoid being envious and be content with what I have*, but I can't avoid feeling jealous--I can avoid feeding the emotion, though, and I can deal with it in a healthy manner.
I guess envy is a sin because you're constantly wanting things that aren't your's, we're supposed to be content with what we have and not greedy. (But then, greed is considered a separate sin from envy, isn't it? Perhaps they're connected.)
*I'm viewing envy as an extreme. I can want something I don't have, but I see being envious as being taken over by that want.
I think there can be good reasons for jealously that are not connected to pride. Such as a case of past adultery. Even if it's been forgiven there can still be doubt that causes jealousy, I think.They are all connected through pride.