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The Tenth Commandment

You shall not covet your neighbor s house. You shall not covet your neighbor s wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor. Exodus 20:17 (NIV)

Coveting: Desiring something that God has chosen not to give you.

Old Testament Coveting Examples

Old Testament Coveting Examples Eve and the tree Genesis 3

Old Testament Coveting Examples Eve and the tree Genesis 3 Achan and the gold Joshua 7

Old Testament Coveting Examples Eve and the tree Genesis 3 Achan and the gold Joshua 7 David and Bathsheba 2 Samuel 11

Old Testament Coveting Examples Eve and the tree Genesis 3 Achan and the gold Joshua 7 David and Bathsheba 2 Samuel 11 King Ahab and Naboth s vineyard 1 Kings 21

Old Testament Coveting Examples Eve and the tree Genesis 3 Achan and the gold Joshua 7 David and Bathsheba 2 Samuel 11 King Ahab and Naboth s vineyard 1 Kings 21 All had disastrous results.

The Rich Young Ruler Mark 10:17-22

As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. Good teacher, he asked, what must I do to inherit eternal life? 18 Why do you call me good? Jesus answered. No one is good except God alone. 19 You know the commandments: You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, you shall not defraud, honor your father and mother. Mark 10:17-19 (NIV)

Teacher, he declared, all these I have kept since I was a boy. 21 Jesus looked at him and loved him. One thing you lack, he said. Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me. 22 At this the man s face fell. He went away sad, because he had great wealth. Mark 10:20-22 (NIV)

Discontentment The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10 (NIV)

Contentment I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 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, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. Philippians 4:11-12 (NIV)

Don t Love the World Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. 16 For everything in the world the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life comes not from the Father but from the world. 17 The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever. 1 John 2:15-17 (NIV)

How Are You Doing? You shall not covet your neighbor s house. You shall not covet your neighbor s wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor. Exodus 20:17 (NIV)

Who is My Neighbor?

Proper Focus = Contentment

Proper Focus = Contentment 1. Focus on self quit the comparisons

Proper Focus = Contentment 1. Focus on self quit the comparisons 2. Focus on blessings give thanks for all the things you do have

Proper Focus = Contentment 1. Focus on self quit the comparisons 2. Focus on blessings give thanks for all the things you do have 3. Focus on needs of others share what you have

Proper Focus = Contentment 1. Focus on self quit the comparisons 2. Focus on blessings give thanks for all the things you do have 3. Focus on needs of others share what you have 4. Focus on eternity desires have eternal value