What do you do when the "good fortune" of others makes you feel sad?
In today’s *A Word of Hope*, Father Samuel Hakeem explores the dark biblical tale of King Ahab and Naboth the Jezreelite from the First Book of Kings. Despite having everything a king could want, Ahab becomes consumed by a "deep sorrow" over a single vineyard he cannot possess.
Father Samuel uses the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas to define the vice of **Envy**—a sadness over the good of another—and reveals the powerful spiritual antidote: **Gratitude and Charity.**
If you’ve ever found yourself asking, "Why don't I have that?" this reflection offers a path out of that sadness and into the supreme joy of God.
**In this video, Father Samuel discusses:**
* The story of Naboth's refusal to sell his ancestral heritage.
* The dangerous turn King Ahab and Jezebel took due to envy.
* St. Thomas Aquinas’ definition of Envy as "sadness over a neighbor's good."
* How to use gratitude to recognize the gifts God has already given you.
* The healing power of benevolence and kindness toward others.
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**TIMESTAMPS:**
0:00 - Introduction by Fr. Samuel Hakeem
0:13 - 1st Kings: The Story of Naboth and King Ahab
0:39 - Ahab’s Response: The Weight of Wanting
1:00 - The Danger of "The One Thing We Cannot Have"
1:32 - A Dark Turn: The Consequences of Envy
1:43 - St. Thomas Aquinas: Defining the Vice of Envy
2:10 - Recognizing Envy in Our Daily Lives
2:30 - The Antidote: The Virtues of Charity and Love
3:00 - Turning to God in Gratitude
3:30 - Using Your Gifts for Others (Benevolence)
4:00 - Final Blessing: Moving into the Joy of God
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