Sunday, June 13, 2010

6th attempt at sharing

The sermons in the month of June are centred around the Seven Original Sins. Pride, envy, anger, greed, lust, gluttony and laziness. This week we are at the 2nd one - envy.

(scripture reading from Mathew 20:1-16)

The main points are:

1. A grumbler/envier always feels that he/she deserves than others.
- Perceives others as undeserving and does not rejoice in the happiness of others.
- Has an unrealistic sense of "entitlement".
- Is never satisfied nor content cos' nothing is ever enough.
- Feels that God/others have let him/her down.

2. But, God's grace and love are freely given and not based on our own "worthiness".
- God views things very differently from us!
- God is not obliged to treat others or you according to what you deemed fair.
- When much is given, much is also demanded of that person.

3. Always inculcate a spirit of gratitude and thanksgiving!

For those who are married/attached/looking for a partner, always appreciate your other half and never compare him/her with others.

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