{"id":104795,"date":"2026-03-27T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/?p=104795"},"modified":"2026-03-27T16:19:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T14:19:23","slug":"overcome-deadly-sin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/zh\/overcome-deadly-sin\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Overcome Each Deadly Sin"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:64.411027568922%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:66.628571428571%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:66.666666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.628571428571%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:70.764119601329%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:56.333333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>The seven deadly sins are more than religious warnings. They&rsquo;re <strong>real struggles<\/strong> that may easily take over our lives and drag us down if we&rsquo;re not careful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each sin tempts us in its own way, pulling us away from the quality life that God has envisioned for us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is, we can fight back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We were created with <strong>tools and motivation<\/strong> to resist the deadly sins, and here, we&rsquo;re going to explore exactly how to fight each one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Lust<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-104889\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-2.jpg 798w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-2-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-2-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-2-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-2-170x109.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"514\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20798%20514'%3E%3Crect%20width='798'%20height='514'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104889 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-2.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-2.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-2.jpg 798w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-2-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-2-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-2-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-2-170x109.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Lust is a natural instinct we all carry inside, but it becomes a deadly sin when you give in to it so fully that it <strong>consumes your mind<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s marked by impatience, craving instant gratification instead of trusting in divine timing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overcoming lust has to start with purity. Be careful about what you let into your mind. Limit the exposure to content that would drag you deeper into lust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Abstain from casual encounters that feed temptation. And if you&rsquo;re in a committed relationship, open up to your partner and search for various ways to connect other than physically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea isn&rsquo;t that you deny yourself pleasure, but simply to remove it as the focus of your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meditate on <strong>Galatians 5:16<\/strong>, and try to embody the words: &ldquo;Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reject <strong>dopamine hits<\/strong> from quick pleasures. Instead, focus on feeling fulfilled inside and out, through God, genuine connection, and empathy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Gluttony<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-104890\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-3.jpg 875w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-3-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-3-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20875%20583'%3E%3Crect%20width='875'%20height='583'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104890 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-3.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-3.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-3.jpg 875w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-3-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-3-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Having a good appetite isn&rsquo;t a deadly sin, but using food as a way to fill an inner void is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Emotional eating<\/strong> \u548c <strong>overeating<\/strong> to the point of numbness are signs that gluttony has its hold on you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This sin is overcome only through discipline.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to develop routines like fasting or intermittent fasting to learn restraint.&nbsp;Nourishing your soul through prayer and scripture can make the transition period easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, it&rsquo;s crucial to work on your close relationships and figure out why you&rsquo;re reaching for food when you lack comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Physical activity can also influence your cravings in a good way and strengthen your <strong>\u7eaa\u5f8b<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pay special attention to <strong>Matthew 4:4<\/strong>: &ldquo;Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gluttony is a trap that forces you to develop an unhealthy attachment to the sustenance God created to keep you alive and well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Greed<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-104891\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1188\" height=\"792\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-4.jpg 1188w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-4-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-4-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-4-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-4-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1188\" height=\"792\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201188%20792'%3E%3Crect%20width='1188'%20height='792'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104891 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-4.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-4.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-4.jpg 1188w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-4-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-4-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-4-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-4-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This deadly sin is defined as the insatiable desire to take everything for yourself. Greed tricks you into mistaking your selfishness for ambition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only antidote to this deadly sin is <strong>\u6177\u6168\u89e3\u56ca<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start sharing with others without always expecting to get something in return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Donate some money or time to help the less fortunate. Treat your loved ones well without them asking, or buy someone a present just because you love them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that Jesus Christ shared everything with his pupils, He healed others without needing to be asked, and He helped just because He wished to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you give, you <strong>walk in His footsteps<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read <strong>\u63d0\u6469\u592a\u524d\u4e66 6:10<\/strong>: &ldquo;The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Letting go of greed means trusting that God will provide even if you don&rsquo;t selfishly cling to every penny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Sloth<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-104894\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-5-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-5-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-5-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-5-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20800'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='800'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104894 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-5.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-5.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-5-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-5-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-5-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-5-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Sloth isn&rsquo;t your simple laziness; it&rsquo;s not even a love for comfort. It becomes a deadly sin when you <strong>lose motivation<\/strong> and allow <strong>\u62d6\u5ef6\u75c7<\/strong> to run your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sloth leads you to shove your responsibilities onto others. It&rsquo;s spiritual and practical laziness, and it keeps you stuck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To resist this sin, treat your work as an act of worship. We honor God with our effort, so keep this in mind the next time you start to procrastinate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove distractions and push through the urge to do nothing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take reasonable breaks, but don&rsquo;t allow them to turn into hours of doomscrolling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set small, realistic goals and build momentum.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meditate on <strong>Colossians 3:23<\/strong>: &ldquo;Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Diligence<\/strong> is a choice; if you choose it, you&rsquo;ll be able to live out the purpose He created for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Wrath<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-104895\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-6.jpg\" alt=\"deadly sin wrath\" class=\"wp-image-104895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-6.jpg 875w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-6-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-6-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"875\" height=\"583\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20875%20583'%3E%3Crect%20width='875'%20height='583'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"deadly sin wrath\" class=\"wp-image-104895 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-6.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-6.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-6.jpg 875w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-6-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-6-170x113.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Wrath is a destructive force that clouds your judgment and makes you believe you have the right to take it out on others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you start judging others and thinking you&rsquo;re the one who gets to punish them, you&rsquo;re overcome by the deadly sin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrath can lead to <strong>harsh words<\/strong>, but in worse scenarios, it leads to <strong>violence<\/strong> and abuse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only way to break free from this sin is through forgiveness. Let God be the judge, and choose to have compassion for your fellow people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Romans 12:19<\/strong> teaches us: &ldquo;Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God&rsquo;s wrath.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>God created forgiveness so that we might live in peace and love each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you forgive, you free yourself from bitterness and allow <strong>God&rsquo;s peace<\/strong> to settle in your heart.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Envy<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-104896\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"903\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-7.jpg 903w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-7-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-7-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-7-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-7-170x120.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"903\" height=\"639\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20903%20639'%3E%3Crect%20width='903'%20height='639'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104896 lazyload\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 728px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-7.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-src=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-7.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-7.jpg 903w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-7-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-7-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-7-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/angelynum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/deadly-sins-7-170x120.jpg 170w\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&copy; Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Envy makes you wish harm on others so you can take what they have. It&rsquo;s a hunger for what&rsquo;s not yours, and it breaks one of God&rsquo;s first commandments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This deadly sin can only be defeated through <strong>\u611f\u6fc0\u4e4b\u60c5<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn your focus on what you already have; thank God for your blessings, health, family, talents, luck&hellip;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be content and work on being happy for others without jealousy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meditate upon <strong>James 3:16<\/strong>: &ldquo;For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice.&rdquo;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Envy destroys your joy and distorts your view of <strong>God&rsquo;s provision<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can never be truly happy if you&rsquo;re constantly worried about what others have that you don&rsquo;t.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you truly recognize how much God has given you, the sin loses its power, and peace takes its place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. 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