Envy in the Shadows of Social Media
By the Pace with Grace editorial team
Key Verse · Proverbs 14:30 (NIV)
“A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.”
Sometimes it feels like everyone on social media has their life together, except you. Their highlight reels make your behind-the-scenes look dull.
The Bible calls this feeling envy. It's not just wanting what someone else has, it's also resenting them for having it.
“A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.”
Notice the contrast: a heart at peace versus envy. Peace gives life, but envy destroys.
So what's the cure for envy? It's not just avoiding social media or pretending you're not jealous. It's finding your worth in something that can't be taken away.
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