However, in the spiritual world, one is thinking that he wants to do better. His envy is always aimed towards increasing his own determination, enthusiasm and inspiration to do something that is pleasing to Krishna, but never in any way does it obstruct the service of another. In fact, in the spiritual world, the appearance of envy only enhances Krishna’s pleasure; it never diminishes the service to Him, as there is no malice.
Lectures from a Disciple, "Vaisnava Etiquette", Pg 324,3rd Paragraph