Today, we look at another child of the Old Man: Miss Envy Jealousy. This trait is very ugly. Those that exhibit this carnal trait can in an instant create such strife and turmoil in the church that it can almost impossible to get anything accomplished. From the writings of E.G. Marsh, we learn the following:
"You certainly want to get introduced to Mr. Old Man’s next daughter, Miss Envy Jealousy.
She has certain prominent traits by which she may be distinguished from her various
sisters. You will notice a very greenish cast in her eyes. She is grieved over the happiness
and success of others. She is absolutely unable to love others as herself. In fact, she calls
that rank fanaticism. She selfishly begrudges the enjoyment of those around her. She is
unfriendly toward those who are prospering and are exalted to higher positions than she
can attain. She cherishes a hearty ill will toward these. She has a very strong feeling of ill
will against those who are intruding upon what she calls her rights. This ill will frequently
leads to hatred, wrath and even murder. In the further study of this, you will learn more
about Miss Envy Jealousy.
Strange to say of one of such character, Miss Envy Jealousy is a great churchgoer, and
like her brothers and sisters is found not only in the pew, but also in the pulpit. She fills
any office in the realm of the church, from the very lowest office of the local church to the
highest office of the general connection. She is very busy in the interests of her father, Mr.
Old Man, and of her grandfather, Mr. Devil. It would be hard to find a more loyal
daughter than she. By her good (?) reputation in the church she can more easily carry out
the plans of her relatives and work havoc to the cause of God.
She is very wise in her work. Being such an apt mixer, she causes many compromises in
the church. Preacher Man-fear is afraid to resist her. And even Sliding Elder, Love-of-praise,
must often bow to her tyranny to hold his place of popularity She is strongly
opposed to preachers who preach the Word. When the Word is preached in the power of
the Spirit she often gets restless, turns pale, and often even faints. At these times Dr.
Delusion must give her powerful tranquillisers of false security to keep her from realizing
her true condition. As you can imagine, she is radically opposed to and cruelly persecutes
those who preach a salvation that saves to the uttermost.
Regardless of her strongest protests, we will study her character as revealed in the Word
of God. And the first charge that we bring against this daughter of the Old Man is that she
caused the sufferings and death of Jesus upon the cross. The chief priests hated Jesus’
because they thought the people were turning to Him. Mark 15:10 says of them, “For he
(Pilate,) knew that the chief priests had delivered him (Jesus) for envy.” Envy leads to
murder. Any heart that envies may, under certain provocations, commit the most coldblooded
murders known to man.
Let churches take warning. Miss Envy Jealousy is causing confusion, strife, divisions,
etc., that are ruining the life of the church. “Where envying and strife is, there is
confusion and every evil work.” No wonder that we have so much strife, so many
divisions, so much confusion, so much evil work.” Of too many it might be said, “The
spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy.” Let us give good heed to the exhortation: “Let
us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.” The Word
says of such, “For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife,
and divisions, are ye not carnal . . . .?” Oh, that we would take warning from the counsel
of God. “Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; BUT WHO IS ABLE TO STAND
BEFORE ENVY?” Yea, “Envy is as the rottenness of the bones.” Is it any wonder that
this “rottenness of the bones” is causing such a stench in the nostrils of purity? This
picture is enough to turn one’s stomach. Right in the church, envy, “the rottenness of the
bones”, in all its loathsomeness is generating the stench of hell. No wonder Paul wrote the
church at Corinth: “For I fear . . . lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes,
backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults.” “For jealousy is the rage of a man.
Some things that reveal the presence of Miss Envy Jealousy: (True statements from
testimonies)
Envious or jealous of others OVER THEIR
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Fancy manicure; Public recognition; Name coming first; Life style; World Travel; Being invited to a home; Recognition from the boss; Undeserved Prosperity; Beautiful homes; Being mother’s pet; Standing in the church, home, or
society; Designer dresses; Boy or girl friend; Preaching
Singing ability; Talents; Education; Good position; Money and ease; Hairstyle, beauty, fine clothes,
New Mercedes; Friends
(And just dozens more!)
Some of the brothers and sisters of Miss Envy Jealousy:
Murder; Hatred; Adultery; Malice; Fornication; Backbiting; Cruelty; and Drunkenness.
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