Can you share any wisdom on the subject of "Jealousy"?

Question

As a Christian - I know the scripture where God says, "... for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God..."

But I also know human jealousy is a destructive thing.

A friend asked me for a scriptural study on the subject of jealousy - and my own inability to reconcile the fact that God does not sin - yet our jealousy is a primary lead into sin... I was really hoping for some insight on this subject.

I'll take both scriptural and non-scriptural insights, dear ones.

Thank you in advance for your time.

Peace.

Answer 1

yes there are 2 types of jealousy *** it-1 pp. 1258-1259 Jealous, Jealousy ***

JEALOUS, JEALOUSY

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.

For his name. 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.

Those serving God can rely on him to establish righteousness, being confident in his zeal for his name. He illustrated his zeal in his dealings with ancient Israel, and he tells us of the destruction of earthly governments and the establishment of the government of the Prince of Peace with justice and righteousness, saying: “The very zeal of Jehovah of armies will do this.”—Isa 9:6, 7; Zep 3:8, 9.

For righteousness. In his love of righteousness and his insistence on exclusive devotion, Jehovah is impartial. Moses warned God’s covenant people Israel that if anyone forsook the covenant, “Jehovah’s anger and his ardor [would] smoke against that man, . . . and Jehovah [would] indeed wipe out his name from under the heavens.” (De 29:19-21) God told the apostate, idol-worshiping, immoral city of Jerusalem that he would judge her and give her “the blood of rage and jealousy.” (Eze 16:38; 23:25) This occurred when the Babylonians destroyed the city and the temple upon which Jehovah’s name had been placed, but which name they had grossly defamed. Nevertheless, his jealousy did not overshadow or flood out his purposes and his mercy, for Jehovah spared a remnant to return and rebuild the temple.

For his people. Because of his love for his people and because they bear his holy name, Jehovah is jealous for them with a fiery zeal. Just as a husband jealously protects his wife as precious to him, so Jehovah says: “He that is touching you is touching my eyeball.” (Zec 2:8) Accordingly, because of the malicious acts of the nations toward his people, God foretold: “I will be jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and with great rage I will be jealous for her,” also, that he would be zealous for his land and would show compassion upon his people.—Zec 8:2; 1:14; Joe 2:18.

Answer 2

On the lighter side, there was a song called Jealousy that came out in the late forties or early fifties. Husbands would sing it to their wives whenever the wife would start to complain or whine.
I Cr 13;8a

Answer 3

Hebrew - qanna' - This should be thought of as "God will allow no other".
Jealousy by God is a protective and caring jealousy. And possessive of course in that God does not want His people deceived and misled, used and cheated.
When others tried to take from His people or control them He protected and went before them to battle.

When false teachers tried to get them to follow a false religion and they did they were reprimanded severely because they belonged to Him and not the adversary. God wants exclusive devotion.

This is not a sexual or insecure jealousy which is of the human variety.
Today in this century "jealousy" is misused or misunderstood. There is a difference between envy and jealousy.
Covetous known as:
Envy is over a position, a power, an achievement, a possession.
Jealousy is over a person. This is usually a sexual insecurity.

Answer 4

There are two types of jealousy. One kind is a sin. It is greedily wanting something that someone else has. However, the type of jealousy described in this verse is another kind. This is the kind of jealousy that a person would feel if their spouse had an affair. It is not coveting what belongs to someone else, but wanting to keep what is rightfully one's own. This type of jealousy is therefore not a sin. God wants and desrves our total commitment because he created us. He will not tolerate to be second in our lives and becomes jealous when we put anyone or anything ahead of him. This is not a sin because he simply wants what is rightfully his.

Answer 5

Jealousy is not a sign of Love; it is a sign of Fear.

Answer 6

The way I understand the fact that the words say that God is a jealous God is in reading more to the start and after that verse. God is basically say, Hey you children of mine, I love you so much. I don't want to share you with anyone. You are mine and I love you so much. Now if you have a true love, children or something... you may understand that they are yours... and you don't want anyone contaminating them. In a true love, if someone else is trying to win them from you or bed them, you would hit the roof in wanting to keep them for yourself. That is "jealous" in this sense... not like "oh Susie has a pink razr phone and I just have to have it..." That is the wrong interpretation on it. God is not lusting for what is not his. He is saying just how much he loves his kids and he does not want them out of his love circle...

Hope this helps... but I have not got the right words... sorry about that.

Cheers, Happy New Year

Christian love

Lisa

Answer 7

Jealousy can lead to many negative actions you normally would not do. Avoid jealous actions and feelings ... you can't change anyone else.
Live with kindness, respect for others and love in your heart and all will be well with your soul.

Answer 8

Sure.

Jealousy is the fear of loosing what you already have.

Answer 9

happy new year
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