The full text says: "You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his male servant, or his female servant, or his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is your neighbor's."
Let's make this simple: You shall not desire anything that isn't yours to begin with.
Maybe you're thinking: “Oh, I don’t envy my neighbor, his house, car, or wife. I don’t desire what someone else has.” But come to think of it, what do you desire? What are the desires of your heart? Are you passionate about the right things?
I believe the message behind the last commandment is both bold and obvious and of great value for today: ➤Don’t be envious of what others have, go after what God has for you!
The Bible says that nothing we desire can compare with wisdom, which is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing we can ever desire can compare with wisdom. Isn't that the very thing we should go after then?
👉The core value I have attached to the tenth commandment is WISDOM.
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For more on this topic, read my book 'MY NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE' (Digging deeper to find the treasure that will satisfy the longing of your heart). This book is available on Amazon in your country.
Marja: People don't realize that "Keeping up with the Joneses" is a form of coveting. I am happy for those who are able to acquire better things. I am happy for those who have nicer, safer things. I have enjoyed this series; it has given me good insight into the scriptures and into the way God wants us to live. Peace and blessings to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteAbove all else, may we seek God's wisdom. He is faithful to give us all that we need in Him. Blessings, Marja!
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