Bring that thinking to matters of faith. “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” - Romans 8:18 (KJV)
They were envious.
“These last men have worked only one hour, and you made them equal to us who have borne the burden and the heat of the day.”
- Matthew 20:12 (NKJV)