The Ten Commandments # 10 Thou Shalt not Covet

Exodus 20:17 KJV 1900

17 Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s.

unlawful desire

Ephesians 5:20 KJV 1900

20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

Coveteousness has an appetite that is never satisfied

deals with not we are, but we do, attitude not action, desire not deeds

the heart of the matter is the matter of the heart

A deceptive problem

Coveteousness has an appetite that is never satisfied

deals with not we are, but we do, attitude not action, desire not deeds

the heart of the matter is the matter of the heart

1 Thessalonians 2:5 KJV 1900

5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:

Mark 7:21–23 KJV 1900

21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, 22 Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: 23 All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.

1 Timothy 6:6–10 KJV 1900

6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. 9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

Ephesians 5:5 KJV 1900

5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

A Lack of perspective

Hebrews 13:5–6 KJV 1900

5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. 6 So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

Proverbs 3:13–15 KJV 1900

13 Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, And the man that getteth understanding. 14 For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, And the gain thereof than fine gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies: And all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.

peace of God

salvation

A Proper Practice.

Trust in the Lord.

Develop a spirit of thankfulness.

Love and learn to give.