There are two words that often used synonymously, jealousy and envy; but in actuality they have different meanings and applications. The simple difference between jealousy and envy: one is jealous of what you already possess but envious of others who have what you desire.  By illustration, if a woman sees her husband flirting, she is jealous; but if she desires another woman’s husband, she is envious.  While the first man is hers by right, the other is not; and to obtain the latter, she would have to take that man from his wife.  Thus, envy is sin while jealousy is not.  First, I look at Jealousy from a Biblical perspective.  Read more