Hypothetically speaking. Peace!
2007-06-27 03:45:06 · 29 answers · asked by ? 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
He is a jealous God because He doesn't want you putting anything or anyone before him.
2007-06-27 03:47:13 · answer #1 · answered by ms_sexy_thang05 3 · 7⤊ 2⤋
Covetousness is a sin, that's a bit different from jealousy. Jealousy in itself is not a sin. Is it a sin to feel jealousy when your spouse cheats on you, or to to not want him flirting with other girls or them flirting with him? No, of course it isn't. If there was NO jealousy then I'd question the commitment and love in the relationship (this is not to say that we don't trust each other). God feels this way about us- when we make a commitment to Him, he likens it to a marriage relationship. And we are essentially cheating on Him when we "flirt" with the world system.
Covetousness is different. Look at these definitions:
1)inordinately or wrongly desirous of wealth or possessions; greedy.
or
2)Excessively and culpably desirous of the possessions of another
Here are 2 definitions of jealousy that I think match the way the word is being used in that verse:
1)solicitous or vigilant in maintaining or guarding something. As in: The American people are jealous of their freedom.
or
2)intolerant of unfaithfulness or rivalry. As in: The Lord is a jealous God.
2007-06-27 11:05:33 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will list three scriptures in hopes of helping you to understand exactly how jealousy is implied. Exodus 20:1-6, Psalm 19:8 and 2 Corinthians 11:2.
At Exodus 20, Jehovah is speaking to the Isralites who were brought out of bondage, here He is laying down the law as to how He desires to be worshipped---which is His right, being that he is the Creator, the giver of life.
Psalm 19- speaks of Jehovah's "orders" as being upright and clean causing the heart to rejoice and the eyes to shine.
2Cornithians-Godly jealousy is pure and clean and not defiled like human jealousy....it is for 'goodness' not selfishness. In conclusion, God cannot sin, he is PERFECTION. peace to you.
2007-06-27 11:13:03 · answer #3 · answered by sugarbee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've got it a little mixed up. God is a jealous God, meaning:
1 a : intolerant of rivalry or unfaithfulness b : disposed to suspect rivalry or unfaithfulness
2 : hostile toward a rival or one believed to enjoy an advantage
3 : vigilant in guarding a possession
We are not to COVET anything that belongs to our neighbors, meaning:
1 : to wish for earnestly
2 : to desire (what belongs to another) inordinately or culpably
intransitive verb : to feel inordinate desire for what belongs to another
There is a difference between the two words, no, God has not sinned.
2007-06-27 11:04:08 · answer #4 · answered by Maria C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What many people fail to realize is that the bible was trying to attribute human qualities to God in a metaphorical sense. God isn't necessarily "jealous" that is just a way for human beings to understand that which is beyond intellectual comprehension. Its projecting human qualities on God to illuminate a certain nature or quality of God, that doesn't mean however, that God is literally jealous. The story was trying to prove a point.
2007-06-27 10:52:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Jehovah is jealous in the sense that there should be no one worshiping other gods besides him. He is explaining his displeasure for people that do that. However, jealousy applied to us is completely different; in the sense that we are imperfect humans that are instinctively jealous over something that we want or need that other people have.
2007-06-27 11:24:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jealousy is not necessarily a sin. Covetousness is. One may be rightly jealous for what is rightly his, but one would be wrong to covet what is not his.
Jealousy may be godly...
(2 Corinthians 11:2) For I am jealous over you with a godly jealousy, for I personally promised you in marriage to one husband that I might present you as a chaste virgin to the Christ.
(Exodus 34:14) Jehovah, whose name is Jealous, he is a jealous God
(1 Kings 19:10) [Elijah] said: “I have been absolutely jealous for Jehovah the God of armies; for the sons of Israel have left your covenant
(Zechariah 1:14-15) Jehovah of armies has said: “I have been jealous for Jerusalem and for Zion with great jealousy. 15 With great indignation I am feeling indignant against the nations
(Romans 11:13-14) I glorify my ministry [to non-Hebrews], if I may by any means incite those who are my own [Hebrew] flesh to jealousy and save some from among them
Covetousness is always wrong...
(Mark 7:20-23) That which issues forth out of a man is what defiles a man; for from inside, out of the heart of men, injurious reasonings issue forth: ...adulteries, covetings, acts of wickedness, deceit, loose conduct, an envious eye, blasphemy, haughtiness, unreasonableness. All these wicked things issue forth from within and defile a man.
(Luke 12:15) guard against every sort of covetousness
(Romans 1:28-29) God gave them up to a disapproved mental state, to do the things not fitting, filled as they were with all unrighteousness, wickedness, covetousness, badness, being full of envy
(Romans 13:9) You must not covet
Learn more:
http://watchtower.org/e/20010615/article_02.htm
2007-06-27 17:20:11 · answer #7 · answered by achtung_heiss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jealousy has several meanings, one of which is akin to sinful envy. Person A sees Person B's goods or abilities and wants them for himself. It is completely self-centered and, consequently, sinful. Another form of jealousy, such as the jealousy of God, is not only okay but quite necessary and proper. It is sacred and holy. It is the jealousy for the good of another. A mother is jealous for the health of her child. She wants what is good for her child and will go to great lengths to have her child receive every benefit to either maintain or attain health. That is the jealousy of God. He wants what is good for humanity and went to great lengths to achieve it - the sacrifice of His own Son. That is why the jealousy of God is sacred and holy.
2007-06-27 10:54:47 · answer #8 · answered by Caesar 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Where does it say that "jealously" is a sin? What religion teaches that? I wasn't aware of any.
Are we inventing imaginary commandments again?
Hating other people because you envy the blessing that God gave other people is a sin (thou shall not covet), but it is natural and good that you should feel jealous if someone is trying to steal someone who is rightfully yours (like your wife). It means you care.
2007-06-27 10:52:49 · answer #9 · answered by Randy G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jehovah is just another name for Jesus. If you read the scriptures you will find there is not a jealous or hateful bone in his body. Jesus is a loving and caring and forgiving God. He forgave those who crucified him to the cross so that all our sins could be forgiven. I would suggest you read the Good News Bible. Jehovah Wittiness is not an accurate form of the Christian belief. Remember this if you remember nothing else. God Loves everyone all that welcome him in their hearts and follow in his goodness shall get to heaven.
God Bless you and grant you peace and understanding.
2007-06-27 10:52:13 · answer #10 · answered by moondego 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No, what is meant by jealousy is really envy. When you are envious of others, it usually is accompanied with malicious feelings whether you act upon it or not. However, Jehovah's jealousy more so has to do with the fact that he does not want for you to worship any other God. And God has no malicious feelings.
2007-06-27 10:49:13 · answer #11 · answered by elivabeth 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋