Love is not jealous. It is not distrustful of one who seems to have an advantage (The Merriam-Webster Dictionary). Jealousy’s root lies in broken trust. When a person trusts in another of greater authority and/or importance, his heart is open to that person. (Usually the first persons we trust are our parents.) When the trustee of our expectations is perceived to have failed to keep what has been entrusted to him or her, our trust is said to be “broken.” It is in this soil that the seeds of unforgiveness, bitterness, anger, and, yes, jealousy can begin to grow. If a child is taught to uproot these carnal seedlings with love and forgiveness, he will not harvest the evil of jealousy. He will keep his heart open and rejoicing when others have blessings and are lifted up. He will compassionately grieve when others suffer loss. He will be at peace with those in authority. He will be wise with godly wisdom and will him self be trustworthy. Think about it.