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James 3:16
For where you have envy and selfish ambition,
there you find disorder and every evil practice.
[From the New International Version]
This verse expresses how envy and selfish ambition lead to negative consequences. When people are driven by jealousy or a desire to put their own interests first, it creates disorder in relationships and communities.
Such attitudes disrupt harmony and open the door to harmful behaviors. The verse suggests that these negative motivations can lead to moral decay.
Ultimately, it warns against letting selfishness and envy take root, with the idea being to embrace selflessness and generosity instead.
