The Cobbler’s Apprentice,

That is in the category of good news IMO. I associate jealousy with love. God desires our love re the first commandment. God wants to love us but love is a two way street….the commandment is for our own good. Jonah 2:8…..”Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs….” If we love idols or other gods we miss out on the grace of God. The story of the prodigal son illustrates this….the repentant son was showered with grace. The first gift that we were given was life….subsequent gifts(from God) come via a recognition and relationship with God. We would not ponder this verse if it had spoken another truth….”For I am a loving God” the