There can be nothing wrong with wanting a bigger house or a nicer car, but when those desires become obsessions, it’s not long before we cross a line.
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The Tentative Relationship Between Happiness And Possessions
Most of us know what it’s like to chase after something we’d love to own, only to discover that owning it doesn’t make us happy at all! It’s part of the study on the tenth commandment, “you shall not covet.”
Taming The Green-eyed Monster That Lurks In Each Of Our Hearts
When envy strikes, it lays hold of our contentment and brings us no peace. Perhaps someone else received the promotion you wanted. Or a friend is successfully using her talents while you’re struggling to figure out if you have any talents at all.
The Warning Signs Of A Covetous Spirit, And How To Step Back And Avoid Getting In Too Deep
How far is too far in chasing your desires? At what point does coveting come in and take control?
A Fresh Perspective On Enjoying What God Has Given You, Without Going Overboard
Throughout history godly men and women have looked for ways to avoid letting their desires take priority in their life. It’s not easy! Let’s unravel the tenth commandment, which says, “You shall not covet.”
Discover How Covetousness Is At The Heart Of Materialism
Each of us has an innate desire to acquire more and more stuff, to satisfy a longing in our hearts. And if we’re not careful, we can take those desires too far.
Take An Insightful Look Into The Tenth Commandment
It’s not wrong to have desires, to want a home, a family, a good life. But what happens when our “wants” become obsessions? Enjoy a helpful discussion to strengthen your faith!
Where Is The Line Drawn Between Healthy Desires And Unhealthy Ones?
We all know what it means to want something, to see what someone else has and wish we could have something similar. Let’s examine the tenth commandment, you shall not covet.
Beginning A New Series On The Tenth Commandment, “you Shall Not Covet”
You only have to watch a few minutes of television before you’re bombarded with advertisements for everything under the sun. There are so many things out there you never knew you always needed!
To Enjoy A Long And Healthy Life . . . Envy Must Be Removed From Our Hearts
Envy has a way of eating away at us. And not just our mind . . . but our body as well. Bitterness and discontentment often manifest themselves in physical ways.
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