"The Green-Eyed Lie"

The John Knox Presbyterian Church Podcast · Jan 11, 2026 · 19m

Rev. Jimmy McPherson - Genesis 4:1–9; Philippians 4:10–13 “The Green-Eyed Lie” names envy as more than harmless comparison — it is a destructive force willing to harm both others and ourselves, vividly illustrated in the story of Cain and Abel. Drawing on voices from Scripture and contemporary reflection, we learn how envy thrives on comparison, scarcity, and wounded self-worth, quietly corroding love and community. Turning to Paul’s words in Philippians, the sermon lifts up contentment not as indifference but as a grace-rooted freedom grounded in dependence on Christ. Listeners are invited…