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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555. When is thanksgiving given to God?
434. “Teacher, what good must I do to have eternal life?” (Matthew 19:16).
308. To whom is the absolution of some sins reserved?
569. How can vocal prayer be described?
592. What is the sense of the petition “Give us this day our daily bread”?
470. What is forbidden by the fifth commandment?
108. Why did Jesus manifest the Kingdom by means of signs and miracles?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
The Beatitudes: Understanding Their Meaning and Importance (Matthew 5:3-11)
What is the message of redemption present in the book of Abdias, specifically in Abdias 1:17?
What is the importance of gratitude and recognition according to the book of Proverbs?
How is prayer seen in the Psalms as an expression of dependence on God?
What can we learn about the theology of suffering from the story of Job described in Job 1:1-22?
What is the main message of Jonah’s story and how does it reveal God’s grace?
