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William Arthur Ward, poet of the early 20th century said, “Blessed is he who has learned to admire but not envy, to follow but not imitate, to praise but not flatter, and to lead but not manipulate.”
When the line is crossed from admiration to envy, there is a shift in the heart. It is a shift of heart posture. Admiration desires the best for others. Envy hopes for failure for the one succeeding. Envy is fixated on a self-deflating mentality.
James 3:16 says, “For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice.”
James helps the readers understand that envy will always lead to one’s own disorder. The heart of the believer may be turned toward “vile practices” instead of walking in truth.
Today’s Integrity Moment was adapted with permission from the writings of Family Business Coach, Author and Addiction Recovery Advocate, Stephanie Winslow.
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