Envy is one of the most spiritually corrosive sins mentioned in the Bible, yet it’s also one of the most overlooked. I’ve seen how envy can take root quietly, distorting relationships, feeding bitterness, and ultimately blinding believers to God’s goodness in their own lives.

In this article, we’ll explore envy not through vague moralism, but through the lens of God’s Word, with a clear, doctrinally sound understanding rooted in both Old and New Testament teaching. You'll learn what envy is according to Scripture, how it differs from jealousy, how it has appeared in the lives of biblical figures, and why the Church has historically recognized it as one of the seven deadly sins.