An Important Discussion About The Difficulties Of Serving Two Masters
There are only so many hours in a day. And when we have multiple things vying for our attention, it’s not always easy to say yes to one, and let the others go by.
Read More »Bringing The Tenth Commandment, “you Shall Not Covet,” Right Into Our Homes
Take a look in your garage, wade through the stuff in your closets, what are you holding on to that could serve its purpose elsewhere? Perhaps it’s time for a little spring cleaning at your house!
Read More »What Happens When We Focus On Things We Don’t Have, And Don’t Need?
There’s something in our human nature that says if my neighbor has it, I want it! Why does the grass always appear greener in someone else’s yard? Do you find that you’re deeply dissatisfied?
Read More »Discover God’s Will For Your Bank Account
The Bible has a lot to say about wealth and possessions. What’s important isn’t just how we use the money we have, it’s our attitude about accumulating riches.
Read More »Discover What It Means To Be Content With What We Have
Contentment is often an elusive quality. Here one minute and gone the next. What does it mean to be content with what we have, in a world offering more of what we don’t need?
Read More »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.”
Read More »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.
Read More »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?
Read More »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.”
Read More »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.
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