Let it be remembered then, that jealousy, like anger, is not evil in itself, or it could never be ascribed to God; his jealousy is ever a pure and holy flame…. some faint picture of that tender regard which God has for his own deity, honour, and supremacy, and the holy indignation which he feels towards those who violate his laws, offend his majesty, or impeach his character. —C. H. Spurgeon, Sermon #502, 1863
A. Scriptural References: Exodus 20:5; 34:14; Joshua 24:19; Nahum 1:2
קנוא (qa-nō) For H7067; jealous or angry: - jealous. {Josh 24:19; Nah 1:2}
GOD'S JEALOUSY IN PERSPECTIVE & APPLICATION
If God is infinitely greater than all His creation because He Himself is the greatest of all without equal, then it would be a wicked, insidious sin for God not to be jealous.
A. Idolatry God is jealous over His deity.
B. Reign God is jealous over His sovereignty. a. He hates sin b. He hates self-righteousness c. He hates false doctrine d. He hates self-exaltation
C. Work God is jealous over His glory. a. We must therefore walk humbly before God b. We must therefore witness honestly before others
D. Creatures God is jealous over His people. a. He is jealous of your love. b. He is jealous of your trust. c. He is jealous of your company. d. His jealousy is a comfort to us (marriage union)
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Jon Cardwell
A Jealous God God's Holy Attributes Calvary Baptist Church
Jon Cardwell was saved by God’s grace on June 3, 1985 while serving in the military as a deep sea diver in the U.S. Navy. The call to ministry came 8 years later when he was invited to serve the Lord in the Philippine mission field. Jon’s entry into pastoral ministry came...
