Joseph Becomes a Victim of Jealousy

37:3-9, 11, 23, 24, 28

Joseph’s experience illustrates the harmful effects of improper jealousy. Match the scriptures to the reasons why we should stamp down any feelings we may have of improper jealousy.

SCRIPTURE

• 1Sa 18:8, 9

• Pr 14:30

• 2Co 12:20

• Ga 5:19-21

REASON

• Jealous people will not inherit God’s Kingdom

• Jealousy disrupts the peace and unity of the congregation

• Jealousy harms us physically

• Jealousy blinds us from seeing the good in others

What situations might cause us to become jealous?