firmly point out that these attitudes are displeasing to God. Explain "Steps to Peace with God," page 11.
2. Encourage the inquirer to seek deliverance from envy, jealousy, and covetousness. Now that Christ has come into his or her life, the inquirer can begin learning to redirect thoughts and actions in ways that reflect newness of life in Christ. Envy, jealousy, and covetousness should be confessed as sin, and daily forgiveness and cleansing claimed.
3. Envy, jealousy, and covetousness should be converted into "fruits worthy of repentance" (Luke 3:8; see also Philippians 2:3–4):
• Pray for those once envied.
• Look for the good in others.
• Get to know those once envied; learn to appreciate their assets and qualities which formerly produced negative responses and sin in you.
4. Suggest Bible reading, study, and memorization. As the Word of God begins to occupy our thinking, it crowds out the works of the flesh (Galatians 5:17–21).
5. Discuss the value of daily prayer.
6. Recommend becoming involved with a Bible-teaching church for worship, fellowship, and opportunities for service.
7. Pray with the caller for victory over envy, jealousy, and covetousness. Pray also for a transformed life through commitment to Christ.
For the Christian:
1. Encourage breaking his or her vicious line of thinking by openly recognizing the problem. He or she should focus on the real causes for the sin rather than on other people, circumstances, "bad luck," lack of acceptance, or failures to "get ahead." He or she should develop a mindset which will enable facing issues squarely.
2. Help him or her to repent and confess this sin. Share "Restoration," page 17, emphasizing 1 John 1:9 and 2:1. He or she should be open and specific with God.
3. Encourage getting into the Word of God, reading and studying it. Dwight L. Moody said: "Either sin will keep you from this Book, or this Book will keep you from sin." Suggest searching for texts that speak to the problems, then praying over them, asking God to reinforce their truth. God's Word brings conviction, but also relief, as we learn to obey it.