“A Jealous God”

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Why did God say, “I am a jealous God” if jealousy is a sin?

Sincerely,
Green With Envy

Dear Green With Envy,

Not all jealousy is bad.  A husband has a right to be jealous for his wife and upset if someone else mistreats her.  God has the right to be jealous for us and upset if we worship other gods (Ex 34:14).  In this context, ‘jealous’ simply means ‘fiercely protective or vigilant of one’s rights’.  It is fair and appropriate that God expects us to worship Him and only Him (Matt 4:10).  Our world would have us believe that all religions and gods are equal… but the God of the Bible stands alone.  All other gods are idols.

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