Seeing Green: Don't Let Envy Color Your Joy

Author: Dillehay, Tilly

Number Of Pages: 208

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2019 Christian Book Award®“Tilly’s own joy in freedom from envy is contagious, and you will find yourself challenged, encouraged, and wondering what needs to be uncovered in your life.” -Rachel Jankovic, What Have You podcast   “Seeing Green gently but persistently exposed the envy in my life and made me want something better.” -Betsy Childs Howard, The Gospel CoalitionWhat Do You Do When Envy Clouds Your Heart? You know that feeling, don't you? That heart sting when someone else receives the very thing you desire. When your best friend announces her engagement. When your sister says she's pregnant. When your coworker gets the promotion. You tell yourself you're happy for her, but you feel a hint of something else. That something is envy. What if, in those moments, you were able to turn away from the green glow of envy, and see the spotlight of God's glory shine on your friend? What if your first response was joy? Join Tilly Dillehay as she uncovers seven common sources of envy and challenges you to change the way you think about God's glory. In doing so, you will learn to rejoice with others, you will experience greater contentment, and you will discover how to truly love your neighbor as yourself.

Reviews:

"Envy—almost all of us struggle with it, and almost none of us will admit to it. In this eminently practical book, Tilly Dillehay shows us envy in its many disguises so that we can learn to recognize its itching and writhing presence in our own lives. More than that, she celebrates the goodness of borrowed glory in God's world, forcing us either to rot in our resentment or to learn to rejoice in the glorious inequalities that God so loves. This book is worth much reflection and meditation. I highly recommend it." —Joe Rigney, professor, Bethlehem College and Seminary, and author of Lewis on the Christian Life and The Things of Earth

"Seeing Green gently but persistently exposed the envy in my life and made me want something better. Tilly Dillehay writes honestly and compellingly about her own struggles and growth, leaving readers with confident hope that we don't have to give envy a home in our hearts." —Betsy Childs Howard, editor, The Gospel Coalition, and author of Seasons of Waiting

"Envy is a subtle and vicious sin, which usually aims at those closest to us—family, friends, neighbors, fellow workers, and church members. It is embarrassing to divulge, and thus it gnaws at our souls, filling us with rage at others' success or with satisfaction at their misfortune. Arguably, envy is the original sin that burned within Satan and has beset mankind throughout history. We see it in Scripture—from Cain to Saul to Joseph's brothers and to the Jews of Jesus's day who nailed him to a cross. In short, envy makes us unwitting accomplices of the Devil and it can destroy our souls. In her debut book, Tilly Dillehay helps us understand this sin in its various manifestations. With candid admission of her own struggle, penetrating insight into the human heart, and full confidence in God's mercy, Dillehay offers hope to those ensnared by this 'green-eyed monster.' She helps us see 'borrowed glories' for what they are and fixes our gaze on the glories that await those 'hidden with Christ in God' (Colossians 3:3). Read this book and serve your soul!" —Ivan Mesa, editor, The Gospel Coalition

"Tilly Dillehay has written a book which is both convicting and encouraging. Convicting because it names a sin which we all share but excuse as less important than others. Encouraging because it points the reader to the One who is owed all glory.

"This book is full of Scripture as we face God's view of the sin of envy. We are shown the gospel that redeems us from all our sins. Christ is exalted and glorified. Women of all ages will benefit from reading Tilly Dillehay's book." —Caroline Newheiser, MA, certified counselor, Association of Certified Biblical Counselors; blogger, Biblical Counseling Coalition

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EAN: 9780736974943

Release Date: 04-09-2018

Languages: English

Item Condition: New

Binding: Paperback