God's jealousy is righteous because He alone is entitled to glory and worship, as affirmed in Scripture.
God’s jealousy is portrayed as a righteous attribute in the context of His divine sovereignty. According to Exodus 20:5, God declares Himself a jealous God, indicating that He will not share His glory with anyone else. This jealousy is rooted in His uniqueness as the Creator and sustainer of all things, thus making it reasonable. Unlike human jealousy, which often stems from insecurity or selfishness, God's jealousy is an affirmation of His rightful claim over creation and His desire for a pure and undivided devotion from His people. As Scripture exclaims, He alone is worthy of worship and honor, and any attempt to worship other gods is both unfaithful and destructive to the relationship He desires with humanity. Jealousy along these lines underscores the covenant nature of God's interactions with His people, where unfaithfulness to Him is tantamount to hatred, as noted in Deuteronomy 6:14-15.
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