In Sermon Illustrations: "Envy"

Burn The Books!  PRO

Contributed by Mark Brunner on Aug 16, 2005

Burn the Books! (08.18.05--Envy!--Prov 14:30) “Envy cannot read; therefore its will is that all books should be burned.” If we can’t have it then it should not be possible for others to know what we ourselves have not be given. When we equate envy with justice, we travel a very rocky road. Denying ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:30

Tags: Envy

Denomination: Lutheran

Lady Nancy Astor, The First Woman Ever Seated In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 13, 2005

Lady Nancy Astor, the first woman ever seated in the British House of Commons, encountered a lot of male antagonism – but proved herself capable of giving as well as receiving in that arena. Once, at a formal dinner, Lady Astor said to her neighbor that she considered men to be more conceited than ...read more

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The Brilliant Physician And Writer Oliver Wendell ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 16, 2005

The brilliant physician and writer Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., and his brother John represent two radically different views on the subject of flattery. Dr. Holmes loved to collect compliments, and when he was older he indulged his pastime by saying to someone who had just praised his work, “I am ...read more

Tags: Envy

In 1886, Karl Benz Drove His First Automobile ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 17, 2006

In 1886, Karl Benz drove his first automobile through the streets of Munich, Germany. He named his car the Mercedes Benz, after his daughter, Mercedes. The machine angered the citizens, because it was noisy and scared the children and horses. Pressured by the citizens, the local officials ...read more

Tags: Envy

Dwight L. Moody Once Told The Fable Of An Eagle ...  PRO

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 10, 2004

Dwight L. Moody once told the fable of an eagle who was envious of another that could fly better than he could. One day the bird saw a sportsman with a bow and arrow and said to him, “I wish you would bring down that eagle up there.” The man said he would if he had some feathers for his arrow. So ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16

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Denomination: Baptist

The Farmer's Three Wishes - An Ancient Jewish ...

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 8, 2008

The Farmer's Three Wishes - An ancient Jewish parable: One night a poor farmer was awakened by an angel of the Lord who said: "You've found favor in the eyes of your Maker. He wants to do for you what he did for your ancestor Abraham. He wants to bless you. Therefore, make any three requests of ...read more

Tags: Envy

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nothing Arouses Ambition So Much In The Heart As ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Nothing arouses ambition so much in the heart as the ...read more

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Wealth, After All, Is A Relative Thing, Since ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Wealth, after all, is a relative thing, since he that has little, and wants less, is richer than ...read more

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If Rich Men Would Remember That Shrouds Have No ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"If rich men would remember that shrouds have no pockets, they would, while living, share their wealth with their children, and give for the good of ...read more

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Wealth Consists Not In Having Great Possessions ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Wealth consists not in having great possessions but ...read more

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He Who Draws Only On His Own Resources Easily ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

He who draws only on his own resources easily comes to ...read more

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The Real Measure Of Our Wealth Is How Much We ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

The real measure of our wealth is how much we should be worth ...read more

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There Is Nothing That Makes Men Rich And Strong ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"There is nothing that makes men rich and strong but that which they carry inside of them. Wealth ...read more

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It Requires A Great Deal Of Boldness And A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"It requires a great deal of boldness and a great deal of caution to make a great fortune; and when you have got it, it ...read more

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Concentrations Of Wealth Will Never Be A ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Concentrations of wealth will never be a problem as long as we have those three great institutions for ...read more

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Crabs In A Basket

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 11, 2011

CRABS IN A BASKET Charles L. Allen wrote about a fisherman friend of his who told him that one never needs a top for his crab basket. If one of the crabs starts to climb up the sides of the basket, the other crabs will reach up and pull it back down. ("The Miracle of Love") Allen then observed ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4

Tags: Envy

Bitter Rivalry Between Artists

Contributed by Sermon Central on Aug 21, 2012

BITTER RIVALRY BETWEEN ARTISTS In 1503, Julius II became Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. He immediately began a building program to beautify the Vatican. In 1509, he commissioned Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Michelangelo reluctantly agreed to paint the fresco, though ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4

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Envy Is Defined From Various Dictionaries As – ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 13, 2007

Envy is defined from various dictionaries as – 1. Spite and resentment at seeing the success of another (personified as one of the deadly sins). 2. A feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something possessed by another. 3. Painful or resentful ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brandt States, "Bitter Envying And Selfish ...  PRO

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 6, 2003

Brandt states, "Bitter envying and selfish ambition in the heart does not show. You can be very hostile toward a man, and walk up to him and put your arm around him and say, Hi, friend." You can hide the inner thought of your soul by developing your acting ability. If you practice looking like a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:16

Tags: Faith, Repentance

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Famous Philosopher Once Said "Envy Leads To ...  PRO

Contributed by Ray Munro-Crump on Sep 23, 2003

A famous philosopher once said “Envy leads to jealousy, jealousy leads to hate, hate leads to anger, anger leads to the dark side” The philosopher ...read more

Tags: Anger, Emotions

Denomination: Methodist