He may choose what to do with what is his

The speaker claims freedom to do as he chooses with what is his

The listener is satisfied and thankful for the speaker's good

The speaker describes himself as good or generous

The crowd gets to decide what the speaker may do

The listener is shown as resentful or jealous

Keep track of what others got so you can stay fair in your own eyes

Celebrate their good and trust the giver's freedom

Wait to be impressed before showing kindness yourself

Assume generosity is only fair when it benefits you

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I admit that I have sinned and tried to run my own life. I cannot save myself. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I turn from my sin and trust you as my Lord and Savior. Thank you for receiving me and giving me new life. Amen.

Receive the Lord Who Gives Freely

Lord, revive your church where we have become jealous over how you bless others. Free us from scorekeeping, restore joy in your goodness, and make us glad to see your generosity at work among your people, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Revive Us from Comparison

Give thanks for God's freedom to give wisely, for the blessings already in your life, and for the good he shows to others without failing you.

Thank You for Wise Generosity

Lord, I confess that I have often compared myself with others and resented your kindness to them. Forgive my envy, soften my heart, and teach me to trust your goodness with open hands, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Forgive My Envy

Name the person or blessing that triggered comparison, tell God the honest feeling, and ask him to replace resentment with gratitude and peace.

Pray When Comparison Starts

Pray for people who feel overlooked when others are blessed: that God would comfort them, remind them of his care, and give them freedom to rejoice in another person's good.

For Those Hurt by Comparison

⸀οὐκ{ook###ook###not} ἔξεστίν{ek-se-STIN###ehk-seh-STEEN###it is permitted} μοι{mee###mee###to me} ⸂ὃ{HO###HOH###what} θέλω{THE-lo###THEH-loh###I want} ποιῆσαι⸃{pee-EE-se###pee-EE-seh###to do} ἐν{en###ehn###in} τοῖς{TEES###TEES###things} ἐμοῖς;{e-MEES###eh-MEES###my} ⸀ἢ{EE###EE###or} ὁ{ho###hoh###the} ὀφθαλμός{of-thal-MOS###ohf-thahl-MOHS###eye} σου{soo###soo###your} πονηρός{po-nee-ROS###poh-nee-ROHS###evil} ἐστιν{es-tin###ehs-teen###is} ὅτι{HO-ti###HOH-tee###because} ἐγὼ{e-GO###eh-GOH###I} ἀγαθός{a-ga-THOS###ah-gah-THOHS###good} εἰμι;{ee-mi###ee-mi###am}

Matthew 20:15 — FormalTAB

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