# Envy ## Catechism of the Catholic Church Resentment or sadness at another's good fortune, and the desire to have it for oneself. One of the seven capital sins, envy is contrary to the tenth commandment ([[3.2.2.10.p8u#^ccc-2539|2539]]). ## Ignatius Catholic Study Bible **Envy** Can lead to damnation: [[galatians-05#^galatians-05-21|Gal 5:21]] Defiles a man: [[mark-07#^mark-07-21|Mk 7:21-22]] Incompatible with Christian discipleship: [[galatians-05#^galatians-05-26|Gal 5:26]]; [[1-peter-02#^1-peter-02-1|1 Pet 2:1]] Motive of Jesus' enemies in condemning him: [[matthew-27#^matthew-27-18|Mt 27:18]]; [[mark-15#^mark-15-10|Mk 15:10]] ### Sources [[index-of-doctrines|Index of Doctrines]]