Turf Wars - Jealousy

Jealousy, the horrible green eyed monster of William Shakespeare!

Jealousy is not envy. 
Jealousy is desire for what another has.
Envy is wanting what someone else has and wanting them to not have it - whether you have it or not!
Either of these can destroy friendships, marriages, business and yes, tear a church apart.
It is a problem for everyone, even you ...

Read Mark 9:38-41

Reach For Jesus
Release the jealousy.
Talk to  yourself - Why am I jealousy of that person?  What is it about their success that bothers me?
It is about Jesus, not my method versus your method.
It is about Jesus, not my success versus your success.

Decide That Different Is Not Demonic
If you are not against us, you are for us.
Different is fine - as long as we are all for Jesus.

There are false teachers, we are warned of them, but if the teaching is Scriptural - well, it is just fine.
 - we are sinners
 - we need a savior
 - Jesus paid the price for our sin

The rest is just difference and what we should not be separating over!
Just stop your comparisons!
Worry about your relationship with Jesus.

Sincerely Applaud The Success Of Others
Their success is based upon their preparation and readiness to be used.
Applaud others accoplishments.
Draw attention to what others do right, not what they do right.
Applaud others victories.
Do not turn conversations to being about you.

Get The Priorities Right
God only asks you to do what you can do - not what you can not do - not what others can do.
Bless others in Jesus name.