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calendar_today August 17, 2026
menu_book Song of Solomon 8:6

DAY 8 — LOVE IS NOT JEALOUS

person Pastor Darrell Bailey

DAY 8 — LOVE IS NOT JEALOUS.Jealousy can quietly turn love into competition. Instead of rejoicing when someone else is blessed, jealousy begins comparing, competing, and asking, “Why them and not me?” The Bible warns that jealousy can become a destructive fire in the heart, damaging relationships and robbing us of contentment.Biblical love chooses a different way. Love celebrates instead of competes. Romans 12:15 teaches us to rejoice with those who rejoice. Genuine love does not have to be first, receive all the attention, or possess what somebody else has in order to be happy.Throughout Scripture, jealousy brought terrible consequences. Cain’s jealousy toward Abel ended in murder. Joseph’s brothers allowed jealousy to turn into hatred. Even the religious leaders who delivered Jesus to Pilate were motivated by envy. Jealousy never strengthens love; it slowly poisons it.Day 8 of The Love Dare challenges us to examine our hearts. Instead of comparing ourselves with others, we can thank God for what He has given us and genuinely celebrate the blessings He gives to those around us.Stop comparing. Stop competing. Start celebrating.Because real love can look at somebody else’s blessing and sincerely say,”I’m thankful God blessed you.”


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Messages: 14

DAY 14 — LOVE TAKES DELIGHT

person Pastor Darrell Bailey
calendar_today August 23, 2026
menu_book Ecclesiastes 9:9

DAY 13 — LOVE FIGHTS FAIR

person Pastor Darrell Bailey
calendar_today August 22, 2026
menu_book Mark 3:25

DAY 12 — LOVE LETS THE OTHE…

person Pastor Darrell Bailey
calendar_today August 21, 2026
menu_book Philippians 2:4

DAY 11 — LOVE CHERISHES

person Pastor Darrell Bailey
calendar_today August 20, 2026
menu_book Ephesians 5:28

DAY 10 — LOVE IS UNCONDITIONAL

person Pastor Darrell Bailey
calendar_today August 19, 2026
menu_book Romans 5:8

DAY 9 — LOVE MAKES GOOD IMP…

person Pastor Darrell Bailey
calendar_today August 18, 2026
menu_book 1 Peter 5:14

DAY 8 — LOVE IS NOT JEALOUS

person Pastor Darrell Bailey
calendar_today August 17, 2026
menu_book Song of Solomon 8:6

DAY 7 — LOVE BELIEVES THE BEST

person Pastor Darrell Bailey
calendar_today August 16, 2026
menu_book 1 Corinthians 13:7

DAY 6 — LOVE IS NOT IRRITABLE

person Pastor Darrell Bailey
calendar_today August 15, 2026
menu_book Proverbs 16:32

DAY 5 — LOVE IS NOT RUDE

person Pastor Darrell Bailey
calendar_today August 14, 2026
menu_book Proverbs 27:14