One of the things that I think is the answer to envy is for every Christian to recognize that he has a gift. And the problem is that some men who do not have a gift are envious of those that have another gift. And gifts are to be exercised—as Paul told the Corinthians. He says, “It’s to be done in love.” Love never says, “Oh, my, I wish I had your gift. The Lord sure shortchanged me. I wish I could do as you do.” Well, my friend, we don’t all have the same gift. And love—if your gift is exercised in love—well, you will not envy somebody else. Everything you’ve got today, friends, God gave it to you.
Get ready to fight the good fight against legalism in Galatians. When this letter was written, it defended the gospel of Christ from people who wanted to reduce it to rules. Not surprising, Galatians has provided the backbone for several great spiritual revivals around the world. Freedom, we learn, is a serious fight. Allow grace to revolutionize your own life through these seven lessons from Dr. J. Vernon McGee.