PDF Title: Am I My Brother’s Keeper?
Author: Ron Christian
Summary#
Am I My Brother’s Keeper? is a biblical study by Ron Christian on the causes, consequences, and cures of envy. The book presents envy as a destructive spiritual condition rooted in unfavorable comparison, pride, selfish ambition, and discontent with God’s wisdom and providence. Christian uses the story of Cain and Abel, the envy shown toward Jesus, the struggles of believers, and other biblical examples to show how envy can lead to sadness, resentment, hatred, alienation, and broken fellowship with God and others. The work maintains that envy is cured not by competing harder or trying to surpass others, but by turning one’s attention toward God, resting in His love, accepting one’s God-given place, cultivating humility, practicing gratitude, and rejoicing in the gifts and success of others. Its central message is that Christians are called to replace comparison and jealousy with love, contentment, faith, and a generous concern for their brothers and sisters in Christ.