Bitterness & Envy
Bitterness—Separation resulting from unforgiveness for
wrongs or felt wrongs, coupled with the desire to continue in separation or
payback.
Envy—A discontented state of wanting for something else.
Watch diligently lest any man fail the grace of God, lest any root of bitterness spring up
to trouble you and defile many.
Resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple
Bitterness is a willingness to feel badly about someone else, or a
perverse pleasure in someone else's shortcomings. It is quick to repeat
others' sin, has memorized a list of transgressions, and agrees to despair of
reconciliation.
Envy lusts after someone else's qualities, status, possessions, or relationships. Envy is self-seeking and willing to demean others for itself. Envy fixates on others, promotes self, calls God unfair or unwise, and connives for gain. Envy is not content! It holds onto others instead of releasing them (children, people under your authority/influence).