INTRODUCTION

Although the Bible repeatedly warns against fretting, believers fret because of others. Sadly, one’s worry can make the sin of others seem more desirable. We should not fret because of “evildoers” (Psalm 37:1Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
See All...), or “him who prospereth in his way (Psalm 37:7Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
See All...), or “the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass” (Psalm 37:7Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
See All...), or even “evil men” (Proverbs 24:19Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked:
See All...). Some believers may fret about these people because of their fears, but the scripture offers another reason why believers fret over the wicked. According to Psalm 37:1Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
See All... and Proverbs 24:19Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked:
See All..., fretting over the wicked is directly associated to one’s envy toward them. Perhaps believers worry about these people so much because there is a deep-rooted desire to become like them. This desire can be rooted in the fact that those whom we fear are viewed as more powerful, more in control, and even more confident. Eliminate the envy and you will eliminate the fear.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

• (For children): Do you know children who have more to play with than you do? God does not want us to be upset when we do not have what others have (Galatians 5:26Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.
  See All...). What we have we get from Him (John 3:27John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.
  See All...; James 1:17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
  See All...). He wants us to be content with what we have (Hebrews 13:5Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
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• (For everyone): What are reasons believers might fret over the wicked? Why do you personally fret over the wicked? Is it possible that you harbour some envy toward them?
• Fretting is the opposite of resting in the Lord and waiting patiently for Him (Psalm 37:7Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
  See All...). Which will you choose? Will you choose to fret or choose to trust?

PRAYER NEEDS

• Ask the Lord to show you the desires of your heart.
• Ask God to help you trust Him in all matters of life.

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