Jealousy

What is jealousy? I have negative emotions towards the word, except when associated with God. I can tell when I am jealous; however, as I tried to put it in words last night, I struggled.

I decided to do a little dictionary research online.


* Jealousy typically refers to the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that occur when a person believes a valued relationship is being threatened by a rival. This rival may or may not know that he or she is perceived as a threat.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jealousy

* a jealous attitude; close vigilance
en.wiktionary.org/wiki/jealousy

*Jealousy, unlike envy, is a whole object relationship whereby one desires the object, but does not seek to destroy it or the Oedipal rival (father ...
www.joanlachkarphd.com/asp/definitions.asp

*A state of fear, suspicion or envy over one's possessions.
www.godonthe.net/dictionary/j.html