The Hidden Poison of Coveting: Why Your Heart Wants What It Can't Have | Under God Ep 164
Are you unknowingly craving what’s not yours? Discover how coveting leads to social rot and how Christ offers true contentment.
📖 SCRIPTURE REFERENCES
Exodus 20:17 – “You shall not covet…” (10th Commandment)
Ezekiel 36:26-27 – God promises a new heart and spirit
Romans 7:7-8 – Paul explains how the law reveals sin
Philippians 4:11-13 – Learning to be content in all things
James 1:14-15 – Desire gives birth to sin, sin gives birth to death
Genesis 3 – Eve's temptation and the Fall
Galatians 5:16 – Walk by the Spirit to overcome flesh
Matthew 5:6 – Hunger and thirst for righteousness
John 6:35 – “I am the bread of life…”
Romans 12:2 – Be transformed by renewing your mind
✅ KEY TAKEAWAYS
✅ Coveting is a heart issue that underpins other sins
✅ Contentment in Christ is the only antidote to discontent
✅ Social media & modern culture fuel unhealthy comparisons
✅ Generosity and gratitude are spiritual weapons against coveting
💭 TODAY’S QUESTION
What’s one thing you’ve been tempted to covet lately—and how can you replace that desire with contentment in Christ?