Envy is a negative emotion that makes us compare ourselves with others in an unhealthy manner. It often results in arrogance when we're doing well and discouragement when we are not. Envy takes away our ability to be content and makes us feel like we're chasing after something that's impossible to catch. However, it doesn't have to control us. Envy does not have to be the boss of us.
To be holy, we must actively choose to pursue holiness. However, achieving holiness is impossible without the intervention of the Holy Spirit.
Behind every temptation, our faith is at stake because temptation is always a test of faith, not self-control.
We are in a battle daily, so we must daily prepare for battle. To stand firm in this daily battle, we must daily protect...