Learn.Grow.Repeat.

Often when a romance turns sour, people turn around and want to destroy each other. Some people, who have lost their faith, turn against gospel principles or use their energy to attack. Jealousy is usually disguised as righteous indignation. The jealous person will justify his judgments, thinking himself in a superior position. The cure for envy, as with several other character flaws, is humility. Christ taught us to humble ourselves as a little child. One of the sterling qualities of very young children is that they have no prejudgments of others. They grow to love parents regardless of their elders' flaws. In love relationships, it is ideal if we can celebrate each individual for all of his or her strengths and values. Learning love takes some re-education and reorienting of our style of thinking. It also takes some practice and real effort. But as we grow in Christ's love, we may become more like Him.