Anger & Siblings
👀 Feeling Jealous of Others
Jealousy grows when we stare at what others have. Thank God for one thing that is already yours.
Envy
“For where jealousy and selfish ambition are, there is confusion and every evil deed.”
James 3:16 · World English Bible
Love
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud,”
1 Corinthians 13:4 · World English Bible
Compare
“Let’s not become conceited, provoking one another, and envying one another.”
Galatians 5:26 · World English Bible
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Say it
Practice James 3:16
Tap the words in order. The blanks follow the verse from left to right.
Forwhereandselfishambitionare,thereisconfusionanddeed.
Pray together
Dear God, I feel jealous and I do not like it. Help me be glad for them and thankful for what you gave me. Amen.
Two-minute challenge
Say one true compliment to the person you feel jealous of, with no joke attached.
Parent tip
Avoid public comparisons between siblings, and help this child name a gift that is actually theirs.