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NASB | Romans 13:13 Let us behave properly as in the day, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and sensuality, not in strife and jealousy. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 13:13 Let us conduct ourselves properly and honorably as in the [light of] day, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual promiscuity and irresponsibility, not in quarreling and jealousy. |
Bible Question:
I read in the NT Bible were jealousy is a sin. I also read that God is a jealous God. I know God does not sin. How can this be? And if I become jealous of somthing, say....my wife spending time with her friends, Have I sinned ? |
Bible Answer: According to Biblical usage, "jealousy" may be a positive or a negative quality or emotion. (Pr 14:30; Zec 1:14) The Hebrew noun qin·´ah´ variously means "insistence on exclusive devotion; toleration of no rivalry; zeal; ardor; jealousy [righteous or sinful]; envying." The Greek ze´los has a similar meaning.-2Co 11:2; 12:20. Jehovah's Jealousy. Jehovah describes himself as "a God exacting exclusive devotion." (Ex 20:5, ftn; De 4:24; 5:9; 6:15) He also says: "Jehovah, whose name is Jealous, he is a jealous God." (Ex 34:14) Over what and with what kind of jealousy? Not with the envious, selfish jealousy of humans. It is a jealousy, a zeal or ardor for his holy name, concerning which he himself says: "I will show exclusive devotion for my holy name."-Eze 39:25. When one considers what God's name stands for, the reason for his "insistence on exclusive devotion" becomes clear. (Eze 5:13) His name represents all that is right and righteous. He is holy, clean, upright, loyal in the superlative degree. (Isa 6:3; Re 4:8; 16:5) His sovereignty is necessary to the existence of the universe, and allegiance to his sovereignty and laws is essential to the order and peace of all creation. (Pr 29:2; 1Co 14:33) His jealousy is therefore a pure, clean jealousy and is altogether for the benefit of his creatures, as their devotion brings him-the Creator, Provider, and Giver of all good things-no profit. (Job 41:11; Ps 145:16; Ro 11:35; Jas 1:17; Re 4:11) But in his devotion to righteousness his heart is made glad with loving appreciation when his servants stand firm for righteousness and give exclusive devotion to him.-Pr 23:15, 16; 27:11. But what about us. A jealous person may not wish another harm. He or she may just resent the success of a companion and crave to have the same qualities or circumstances. On the other hand, envy is a particularly negative form of jealousy. An envious person may secretly withhold good from the one who arouses his jealousy or may wish that harm will befall that one. Sometimes, an envious person cannot keep his feelings secret. He may be driven to harm another openly, just as King Saul tried to murder David. On more than one occasion, Saul threw a spear in an attempt "to pin David to the wall."-1 Samuel 18:11; 19:10. |
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