2540. Envy represents a form of sadness and therefore a refusal of charity; the baptized person should struggle against it by exercising good will. Envy often comes from pride; the baptized person should train himself to live in humility:
Would you like to see God glorified by you? Then rejoice in your brother’s progress and you will immediately give glory to God. Because his servant could conquer envy by rejoicing in the merits of others, God will be praised.328
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19. How is Sacred Scripture to be read?
424. What other kinds of grace are there?
292. What are the fruits of Holy Communion?
108. Why did Jesus manifest the Kingdom by means of signs and miracles?
345. What is required when one of the spouses is not a Catholic?
332. Who can confer this sacrament?
167. Is the particular Church catholic?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the message behind the parable of the Pharisee and the Publican?
What is the role of spiritual gifts in building up the church, according to Ephesians 4:7-16?
What is the message of redemption present in the book of Abdias, specifically in Abdias 1:17?
What does the mutual admiration between loved ones mean in the book of Songs?
What was the story of King Amon’s violent death and rebellion in 2 Kings 21-22?
How does Job 38:1-11 reveal God’s sovereignty in the midst of suffering?
