Our Royal Problem!
"Do not rejoice when your enemy falls,
and do not let your heart be glad when
he stumbles. Love does not envy."
Proverbs 24:17;
1 Corinthians 13:4
The tabloids are having a field day claiming Kate Middleton
and Meghan Markle are jealous of each other. It’s affecting
the relationship between their husbands, the brothers Harry
and William. Also, the two British royal couples are moving
farther away from each other and putting distance between
themselves because Meghan’s glamorous fame has
overshadowed Kate.
Don’t believe what you read in the tabloids. Who knows
what happens behind palace walls? We do know from
our own experiences how easily many attitudes of
envy
and jealousy can affect our relationships. They can
also
cause breakdowns between family members,
church
members, coworkers or classmates. They can create
distance between us.
Our natural human emotions are envy and jealousy,
and that’s a royal problem. Our supernatural
biblical
emotions rejoice at the achievements of others. If you
feel a pinch of jealous frustration, confess it to the
Lord
as sin and remember this: When we possess the true
Spirit-given love of Jesus, we’re happy for the success
of others.
"We ought to rejoice in the success of others….
Their success should be our encouragement."
The Lutheran Magazine, 1829.
