Envy and Jealousy: Sins We Ignore

By: Luchrisa Valentine

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Envy and jealousy are distinct emotions with different focuses. In envy, you desire what someone else has, while jealousy involves not letting go of something you own to someone besides you. Jealousy is what you have, what you fear losing, and the person you perceive as a threat. In addition, envy only involves two things: what you want and who has it. Envy is the feeling of wanting something someone else has, often accompanied by a sense of longing for, or discontentment with what one currently possesses. Jealousy is the feeling of insecurity or resentment which arises when one fears losing something they already possess. It could be a relationship, a status, or a possession. While both emotions can cause discomfort and harm, they differ in their core focus. Envy centers on the desire for what another person has, while jealousy centers on the fear of loss.