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Words to Understand
Jealousy, envy,
coveting, and sour grapes belong to the “Thinking Sins” family. They are
included in the “Mental Attitude sins” group. Although they are alike in
many ways, there are some differences.
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Jealousy |
When you are feeling
afraid that your friend or someone that you care for may like someone else
better than they like you. You want all of your friend’s attention.
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Envy |
Disliking someone
because they have something that you wish you had, like better grades,
being a good athlete, being more popular or being better looking than you.
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Coveting |
Wanting things that you
do not have, never being satisfied, always wanting more, being very
greedy.
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Sour Grapes |
Putting others down
because they may have what you want. Becoming bitter, being a real sour
puss with a bad attitude about many things.
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