Why Their Blessing Isn’t Your Loss Understanding God’s Grace cotres org

This sermon explores the destructive power of envy and contrasts it with the limitless grace and love of God. Using the story of Salieri’s jealousy of Mozart, Jonah’s anger over God’s mercy toward Nineveh, and Jesus’ parable of the workers in the vineyard, the message shows how easily we resent the blessings, success, or forgiveness given to others—even when we ourselves depend entirely upon God’s grace. The sermon teaches that envy is overcome by recognizing that none of us earns or deserves salvation, truly believing that God’s love is abundant rather than a limited resource, and refusing to measure our lives by comparison with others. Instead, Christians are called to bear one another’s burdens, practice forgiveness, focus on the work God has given them, and seek the good of others through humility and love. Ultimately, the message reminds us that we are all “Amadeus”—beloved by God—and that rather than tearing others down to elevate ourselves, we should rest in God’s mercy, extend that mercy to others, and humbly trust Him to lift us up Want to know what we're all about? Watch our promotional video here.    • Church of the Resurrection Asheville NC He...   Join us Sundays at 10am Church of the Resurrection 116 Sweeten Creek Rd Asheville NC