| − | '''Jealousy''', or '''enviousness''', is an [[emotion]] that incorporates a wide range of feelings such as [[anger]], [[fear]], or [[embarrassment]]. Jealousy usually does more harm than good since it can create negative conflict between two individuals. [[God]] views jealousy as a [[sin]] that leads to more wickedness. James 3:16 states: "For where you have envy and [[selfishness|selfish]] ambition, there you find disorder and every [[evil]] practice."<ref>[http://biblehub.com/james/3-16.htm James 3:16 (NIV)]</ref> | + | '''Jealousy''' is an [[emotion]] that incorporates a wide range of feelings such as [[anger]], [[fear]], or [[embarrassment]]. It is mainly the fear that something may be taken away by someone else. This can apply to [[job]]s, possessions, or [[reputation]]s. Though, it can also refer to the [[anxiousness|anxiety]] that comes when one is afraid that a loved one may be lost to another. Jealousy usually does more harm than good since it can create negative conflict between two individuals. [[God]] views jealousy as a [[sin]] that leads to more wickedness. |