Bitter Envy
A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. - Proverbs 14:30 (NIV) Scripture teaches us that not all wisdom is from God. Some of what looks and sounds wise is actually rooted in something far more dangerous. James 3:14 reveals that danger, and the book of Numbers shows us exactly how it plays out in real life. “But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth.” James 3:14 (NKJV) Bitter envy is a sin that lurks beneath the surface yet masquerades itself as genuine wisdom. It often expresses itself through spiritual language, concern, and criticism. Self seeking carries the connotation of one who is merely interested in what he/she can gain. It’s a motivation to get what one wants often at the expense of others. Together they form a psuedo wisdom that appears spiritual but serves a lie rather than the truth. Numbers 12: Envy Disguised as Concern Numbers 12 gi...