Effects of Envy

Cain and Abel. Cain, the older brother, killed Abel out of envy because God looked with favor on the younger brother’s sacrifice but did not accept Cain’s offering.  Esau envied his brother, Jacob, because of the blessing his father Isaac had given him. Rachel envied her sister because Leah gave birth to Jacob’s sons while Rachel remained childless. Saul envied David for his success in battle and his popularity among the people. The Jewish leaders had Jesus arrested because they were seized with envy.