Why covet?

After Exodus 20:17 and Philippians 4:10-13 

Why covet anything

not yours? Why covet

what you don’t have?

Do you believe that

having what you don’t

will solve your problems,

promote your reputation,

make you happy, make

you fulfilled? Here’s

the secret: even getting

what you don’t have 

or want doesn’t work,

because it’s never

enough.

 

Secret, Part 2: In lack

and plenty, abundance

and need, be content,

because you can do

all things in hm who

strengthens you.

In all things,

be content.

 

“Coveting, at its heart, is character assassination of God.” – Clay Smith, sermon March 17, 2024.

 

Photograph by Fikry Anshor via Unsplash. Used with permission.

Some Sunday Readings

 

A small change to help the Word really do its work – Stephen Kneale at Building Jerusalem.

 

Ten Correctable Mistakes We Make When Preaching and Teaching – Steve Burchett at Christian Communicators Worldwide.

 

Good Night, My Son: A Father’s Tribute Through Tragic Loss – Conrad Mbewe at Desiring God.