Envy is the ache of seeing someone else’s blessing as your curse. It’s not just wanting what another has — it’s resenting that they have it while you do not.
Envy thrives in a system that whispers: “There isn’t enough goodness to go around. If they win, you lose.”
The Lie Vine
Lie: “Their flourishing diminishes mine.”
“If they succeed, it means I’ve failed.”
“God must care about them more than me.”
“If I had what they had, I’d finally be happy.”
The Tree You’ve Been Under: Scarcity-Based Identity
Anatomy of this tree
Walk through the core parts of this tree, following the fruit - what you are seeing - to the root lie. Expand each section for a short explanation and reflection prompts.
Fruit — Visible outcomes
- Insecurity
- Bitterness
- Strained Relationships
- Restlessness
Leaves — Everyday actions
- Scrolling with bitterness
- Quiet jealousy of friends
- Withholding celebration
Branches — Reinforcing patterns
- Resentment
- Competition
- Self-Pity
Trunk — False belief
Comparison becomes measurement
Root — Core lie
God’s goodness is limited
You don’t need to stay under this tree. Scarcity is not God’s economy.
His blessing is abundant and specific, not zero-sum.
Step into the Gratitude Tree
See what life looks like when identity is rooted in God’s abundance.
See the Good Tree