X. You shall not covet

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Not all bad

Psalm 37:4 “Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart

Psalm 37:4 “Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart

Coveting..what is it??

Coveting..what is it??

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Desire of having is the sin of covetousnessDesire of having is the sin of covetousness

William ShakespeareWilliam Shakespeare

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Twelfth night

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1. It deceives

Mark 4:19 “but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful

Mark 4:19 “but the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful

Coveting.. why does it matter?

Coveting.. why does it matter?

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Coveting is like seawater; the more we drink, the thirstier we becomeCoveting is like seawater; the more we drink, the thirstier we become

SchopenhauerSchopenhauer

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2. It diverts us from God’s plans

Coveting.. why does it matter?

Coveting.. why does it matter?

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2. It diverts us from God’s plans1 Tim 6:9-10 “People who want to get rich fall

into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.

1 Tim 6:9-10 “People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.

Coveting.. why does it matter?

Coveting.. why does it matter?

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2. It diverts us from God’s plansJer 29:11-13 “For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. .

Jer 29:11-13 “For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. .

Coveting.. why does it matter?Coveting.. why does it matter?

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3. It damages relationships1 Tim 6:4-5 “.. unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions and constant friction between men of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain.

1 Tim 6:4-5 “.. unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions and constant friction between men of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain.

Coveting.. why does it matter?

Coveting.. why does it matter?

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Coveting.. what is the antidote?

Coveting.. what is the antidote?

divine

Apply commandment number 1

Exodus 20:3 “You shall have no other gods before me” Exodus 20:3 “You shall have no other gods before me”

Coveting.. what is the antidote?

Coveting.. what is the antidote?

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We can free ourselves from lower loves, only by a higher loveWe can free ourselves from lower loves, only by a higher love

R R RenoR R Reno

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covet contentment

1 Tim 6:6 “But godliness with contentment is great gain . 1 Tim 6:6 “But godliness with contentment is great gain .

Coveting.. what is the antidote?

Coveting.. what is the antidote?

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covet contentment

Romans 8:8 “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. .

Romans 8:8 “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. .

Coveting.. what is the antidote?

Coveting.. what is the antidote?

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covet contentment

Philippians 4:11-13 “.. for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation..

Philippians 4:11-13 “.. for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation..

Coveting.. what is the antidote?

Coveting.. what is the antidote?

divine

covet contentment

Matthew 22:37-40 “Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbour as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."

Matthew 22:37-40 “Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbour as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments."

Coveting.. what is the antidote?

Coveting.. what is the antidote?

divine

covet contentment

Psalm 42:1-2 “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?

Psalm 42:1-2 “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?

Coveting.. what is the antidote?

Coveting.. what is the antidote?

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covet contentment

Matt 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled

Matt 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled

Coveting.. what is the antidote?

Coveting.. what is the antidote?

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The grass is not greener over that side of the fence. The grass is not greener over this side of the fence. The grass is greener where you water it.

The grass is not greener over that side of the fence. The grass is not greener over this side of the fence. The grass is greener where you water it.

J JohnJ John

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contentment

Psalm 37:4 “Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart

Psalm 37:4 “Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart

Coveting.. the antidoteCoveting.. the antidote