Do Not Be Jealous Of Others
Tuesday, January 20, 2026Key Verse
“And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably unto him.”
Text —Genesis 37:1-5
Genesis 37:4
Message
Our Bible passage looks at the story of Joseph and his jealous brothers. They got envious because their dad loved Joseph more than the rest of them. Things got worse when Joseph told them about his dreams which show that he will one day rule over his brothers and even his parents. They got so angry they plotted against him and sold him as a slave.
Have you ever felt jealous of someone? Maybe he got chosen for something you wanted, or he had a talent you wish you had or he did better than you in academics? It is important you understand that God has special plans for everybody. We are all unique, with different gifts from God. He does not want us comparing ourselves with others. Instead, He wants us to use our gifts to help others and also make Him happy. We should focus on what we can do to add value to the lives of our brothers, sisters, friends, neighbours and parents.
To overcome jealousy, we should learn to celebrate others’ talents and successes and cheer them on. Remember, God made you unique and He is proud of you. Let us use our talents well and be happy for others when they do great things.
Further Reading
James 3:16
Prayer for today
God, deliver me from jealousy and make me appreciate who I am.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
