Stripped of Envy

Alma 5:29 

Behold, I say, is there one among you who is not stripped of envy? I say unto you that such an one is not prepared; and I would that he should prepare quickly, for the hour is close at hand, and he knoweth not when the time shall come; for such an one is not found guiltless.

This scripture really caught my eye a couple days ago when reading in Alma.  I usually concentrate on other parts of Alma 5.  Envy.  Other synonyms are: coveting, jealousy.  I can see that this is a huge problem universally among all people.  Not coveting is one of the ten commandments!  This is something I need to pay more attention to.  I really need to have faith in Heavenly Father's plan that the events that unfold in my life are the experiences I need for me to make it back to God, and also trust that experiences that others have are their needed experiences to help them make it back to God.  We all need to be happy for the good fortune and successes of others.


I feel it is interesting that this is one of the ten commandments, yet we don't hear about this as much as other gospel concepts.  Elder Holland has given two great talks about it though. 


The Other Prodigal  by Elder Holland

The Laborers in the VIneyard by Elder Holland

Charity Envieth Not  Feb. 1988 Ensign, Visiting Teaching Message