The Paul Tripp Podcast 489. Psalm 73: The Spiritual Insanity of Envy | Paul Tripp's 5-Minute Bible Study
Dec 4, 2023
Explore the spiritual insanity of envy in Psalm 73 and how it distorts our vision and leads us to doubt God's goodness. Learn about the destructive nature of comparison and the importance of viewing life from an eternal perspective.
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Envy Distorts Spiritual Vision
- Envy focuses your attention on what others have and causes you to question God's goodness.
- Paul Tripp says this distorts vision and makes faithful living feel pointless.
Envy Corrupts The Heart
- Envy leads to bitterness, anger, and a brutish, ignorant heart.
- Tripp describes how envy turned the psalmist into a beast toward God.
Stop Keeping Score With Others
- Stop comparing your blessings to other people's and instead count what God has given you.
- Paul Tripp advises you cannot build confidence in God's goodness by keeping score with others.