Jealousy robs you of contentment and love Vexing your spirit to roil and shove Causing your eyes to see things differently Bringing in spirits that promote hostility Who can stand before this onslaught of hate? It causes friends and family to separate Waves of passion begin to roll upon the sand Bringing much destruction upon this fair land Walk in the Spirit and dress in Christ’s love Be wise as a serpent, but harmless as a dove Grow the fruit of the Spirit in patience and peace In the garden of your life there will be much increase Jealousy causes much want with your eyes Leading to moments of despair and compromise Stirrings of covetousness begin to arise Thankfulness goes far away and then dies Put on your armor to protect your heart Learn the ways of the Lord and do not depart Don’t let the enemy take any ground Your reward will be great and will astound Debbie Furey November 24, 2022 Proverbs 27:4 – “Anger is cruel and fury overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?” Proverbs 27:19-20 – “As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart. 20 Death and Destruction are never satisfied, and neither are human eyes.” Matthew 10:16 – “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore, be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.” Acts 13:44-52 Romans 13:8-14 Galatians 5:13-26