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'''Envy''' is the [[sin]] of wanting (or coveting) what other people have. This can include possessions, power, social standing, or even things that the envious person could not possibly gain for himself, such as talent or looks. It is forbidden by one of the [[Ten Commandments]] and also considered one of the [[Seven Deadly Sins]].

'''Envy''' is the [[sin]] of wanting (or coveting) what other people have. This can include possessions, power, social standing, or even things that the envious person could not possibly gain for himself, such as talent or looks. It is forbidden by one of the [[Ten Commandments]] and also considered one of the [[Seven Deadly Sins]].

The 'sin' of envy is interesting in that it does not cause any obvious harm by itself. Rather, people commit other sins such as [[theft]] or [[deceit]] when they act on their envious feelings. Therefore, envy could be considered a [[vice]] or character flaw rather than an actual sin.

The sin of envy is interesting in that it does not cause any direct harm to others by itself. Rather, people commit other sins such as [[theft]] or [[deceit]] when they act on their envious feelings. (Like other sins, of course, it distances the sinner from God.)

Famous examples of people motivated by envy include Iago, the villain from [[Shakespeare]]'s [[Othello]], and [[Cain]], who was driven to commit the first [[murder]] because he envied his brother [[Abel]].

Famous examples of people motivated by envy include Iago, the villain from [[Shakespeare]]'s [[Othello]], and [[Cain]], who was driven to commit the first [[murder]] because he envied his brother [[Abel]].

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