Pastor R. Paech, 7 March 2010

1. That Hideous Thing JEALOUSY! www.princeofpeace.org.au It’s all in the heart (Part 3)

2. Pointers to Jealousy

3. Pointers to Jealousy 1. “I don’t like them”

4. Pointers to Jealousy 1. “I don’t like them” 2. We get critical

5. Pointers to Jealousy 1. “I don’t like them” 2. We get critical 3. We play the “fairness” card

6. Dealing with Jealousy 1. It’s not an other person’s issue; it’s a my heart issue.

7. Dealing with Jealousy 1. It’s not an other person’s issue; it’s a my heart issue. 2. At our deepest level, our jealousy is with God

8. Dealing with Jealousy “ He does as he pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No one can hold back his hand or say to him, ‘what have you done?’” Dan 4:35

9. Dealing with Jealousy “ He does as he pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No one can hold back his hand or say to him, ‘what have you done?’” Dan 4:35 “ as he sees fit” 1 Cor 12:11

10. Dealing with Jealousy “ He does as he pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. No one can hold back his hand or say to him, ‘what have you done?’” Dan 4:35 “ as he sees fit” 1 Cor 12:11 “ as he wills” 1 Cor 12:11

11. Dealing with Jealousy 1. It’s not an other person’s issue; it’s a my heart issue. 2. At our deepest level, our jealousy is with God

12. Dealing with Jealousy “ I have learnt to be satisfied with what I have. I know what it is to be in need and what it is to have more than enough. I have learnt this secret, so that anywhere, at any time, I am content.” Phil 4:11-12

13. Dealing with Jealousy 1. It’s not an other person’s issue; it’s a my heart issue. 2. At our deepest level, our jealousy is with God

14. Dealing with Jealousy “ Love is patient, love is kind; it is not j ealous ” 1 Cor 13:4

15. Lord God, it’s not easy for me to admit to, but today I confess to you that jealousy is a part of my life. I try to mask it in various ways. I try to deflect the problem to others, as if it somehow their fault. But it’s not, Lord. It’s my issue.

16. And what’s more, Lord, I confess that my jealousy is ultimately an issue I have with you. Deep down I complain that you give others what you don’t give to me. Forgive me for my selfishness and critical heart.

17. Lord, help me to accept your sovereignty, that you give to me and to others as you choose, and that you do so out of your love for us. And Lord, help me to be content with what you do give to me. Amen.

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