“For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing will be there”
James 3:16
Only born again believers who walk in Spirit and truth are enabled to display the good and godly characters. Unsaved sinners and carnal Christians carry out the works of the flesh like envy, jealousy, selfish ambition and the pride of life. Conflict in families, homes and in work place is from our pride. Pride leads to envy, jealousy, bitterness, competition, confusion and the fruit of evil. They destroy the good fruit in our spiritual lives. In Old Testament we have an example of Cain’s envy of his brother Abel, which led him to kill him.Envy starts in our heart and it make us do what it wants. So it is better to drive it away in the beginning otherwise it will over grow, the good plants, like weeds.
We cannot be half spiritual and half carnal. Our connection needs to be with the good root of Jesus and not the bad root of pride, envy, and bitterness. We need to have our hearts get rid of envy and pride. We should produce the good fruit of Holy Spirit–love, Joy, peace, kindness, patience, goodness, faithfulness, humility and self-control. We should not allow the evil habits creep into us and take control of our hearts and tongues. Many are content with calling the name of Jesus and saying He is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords and go on living as they please. Even though we are supposed to put to death our carnal nature. Even though we do, It resurrects from time to time.We have been given the authority of a king and the meekness and power of priests. Use the kingly authority over our hearts thoughts, temper, tongues, so that we won’t show any expression not pleasing to God.By the priestly quality walk in faith and integrity.
I had this Spirit of anger before.But by the grace of God, after knowing the truth, was able to control it. ” Be still and know that I am the Lord” this verse help me to keep silent. Holy Spirit remind me also verses like,
” as the elect of God……put on tender mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind……..forgiving one another”.
Colossians 3:12-13
“ The battle is not yours, but God’s”.
2Chronicles 20:15
” Vengeance is mine, I will repay”.
Romans 12:19
Prayer
Heavenly Father thank you for helping me to control anger.Give me the grace to produce the fruit of the Holy Spirit.In the name of Jesus I ask.
Amen
Sol.Gigi Jacob