“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. ” — Psalm 73:26  (NIV). Envy is not a spirit of God. Envy is poisonous to us. Yes, we may have struggles while others appear to be on the easy street. Pastor Nate speaks about how it can be challenging to cope with seeing the wicked prosper when we are trying to live an upright and pleasing life in God’s sight. While at the same time, we see others living out their lives any way they please, caring little for others, taking advantage of many, all the while appearing to want or lack for nothing. Take heart. Do not be tempted to become filled with toxic envy. Material prosperity is temporal. Those who mock God and His commands will one day be swept away and suddenly meet with destruction. Don’t be caught up with them. Instead, guard your heart, keeping it filled with love. Envy will not only rob you of your peace but cause you to slip, fall, and stumble off the path God has intended for you to follow. Stay the course; as a follower of Christ, you enjoy the benefits of having God as your strength and portion forever.