Envy: A Big Problem You Didn't Know You Had
By Mike Fabarez
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It’s often undetected—but if you knew the damage it was causing, you’d do everything possible to root it out!
Envy. It’s insidious. Pervasive. Corrosive. In the age of materialism and social media, it’s difficult not to feel the creep of this increasing and ever-present temptation. Pastor and teacher Mike Fabarez diagnoses the problem of this pervasive sin. He brings the reader to biblical stories with often-overlooked ties to envy that expose and demonstrate the seriousness and harm caused by our unexamined motives. When envy is allowed to reside unchecked in our hearts, there are internal, relational, and societal costs—Envy explores all of these.
But we are not left to despair. Instead, we are invited to know a kind and gracious Father who calls us to identify and assault this enemy. We can live with satisfaction and contentment. This book explores biblical ways to shore up our hearts and minds and close the gaps that leave us vulnerable to envy’s temptations. By understanding life in the body of Christ, readers learn to truly rejoice with those who rejoice. And we leave with a deeper capacity for grace and selfless love. With a pastoral heart, Fabarez reassures Christians of a divine hope and promise of an eternal kingdom where hearts are content, and joy is full.
Mike Fabarez
Mike Fabarez is the founding pastor of Compass Bible Church in South Orange County, California, and has been in pastoral ministry for more than 25 years. Pastor Mike is committed to clearly communicating God’s word verse-by-verse, challenging listeners to apply what they have learned to their daily lives. Pastor Mike is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, Talbot School of Theology (M.A.) and Westminster Theological Seminary in California (D.Min.). He frequently speaks at conferences. Mike has authored several books, including Raising Men Not Boys, Lifelines for Tough Times, Preaching That Changes Lives, Getting It Right, Praying for Sunday, Why the Bible, and his newest book, 10 Mistakes People Make about Heaven, Hell, and the Afterlife. Pastor Mike’s bold, straightforward preaching was brought to Christian radio in 1998. Focal Point radio ministry is aired daily on more than 750 radio stations. On the Friday broadcast, listeners can hear their questions answered on the Ask Pastor Mike segment. Both engaging and gripping, every Focal Point broadcast consistently points listeners to Jesus Christ. Focal Point also offers a wide array of books, articles, study guides, and other biblical resources on their website at focalpointministries.org.
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