It’s all too easy to allow vain striving to overtake our thoughts and divert us from the most important parts of life. What does the Bible say about how much is enough?

C. S. Lewis cautioned against the temptation to be part of the “inner ring” where principles may be compromised as the price of admission, leading us to set aside our morals. It’s far better to be on the outside with our integrity intact.

We need to put covetousness, jealousy, and envy to death in our hearts before they destroy us and those around us. Here are five helpful things to do to overcome the sin of envy.