A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. Proverbs 14:30
Who are these Joneses that everybody seems to be trying to keep up with?
But did you ever stop to think that that neighbor of yours is envying you? Perhaps they see something different or real in you and would like to have it. Perhaps they see the way you treat others and want what you have. Perhaps they don’t notice the gossip because you refuse to participate.
Sure, you may not have what that neighbor has, but with Christ, you have something far greater than a Beamer or an outdoor swimming pool.
Many will notice your character far more than what you don’t have.