1. A study of The Law “Love Your Neighbor As Yourself”
“You shall not covet . . .”

2. God A study of The Law Israel That God Gave Through Moses
"A covenant is a binding contract between two parties, both of whom have obligations specified in the covenant." (Fee and Stuart. 150)
Israel
God’s chosen people
Separated from the world as a nation -
The Law
613 Commands
Toward God
Toward Others
National / Civil
God
To understand the laws themselves, we must understand the nature of this covenant. The New Testament (as well as the United States Constitution) provides for the separation of church and state (civil government) (Matthew 22:15-22; John 18:33-36). But Old Testament Israel was a theocracy; church and state were combined. The Law told them how to worship God (e.g., Leviticus chapters 1 - 7), but it also organized their armies for war (e.g., Numbers chapter 2).
Old Testament law was very different from our civil law today. Most modern nations have a huge body of law intended to regulate every conceivable civil issue. Thus, as society changes, new laws are enacted yearly. The Old Testament "do's" and "don'ts" (e.g., Leviticus 19:9-14) were laws by example. They were intended to teach principles that could be applied to parallel situations. Thus, the Law once given from God to Israel did not have to be amended as society changed.
The Law also contained what is called "case law." These were regulations that applied in certain situations (cases) (e.g., Deuteronomy 15:12-17).
It is very difficult for us to see why God gave Israel some of its laws. For example, Moses commanded, "You shall not boil a young goat in its mother's milk." (Deuteronomy 14:21) Why? you might ask. Historians tell us this was a heathen magical practice intended to increase the production of flocks. This was apparently a "for example" law prohibiting Israel from practicing magic as the superstitious pagans around them did (cf. Deuteronomy 18:9-12).
You shall keep
(Exodus 19:5-6; 24:3-8; Deut. 5:1-3)

3. That God Gave Through Moses
A study of The Law
That God Gave Through Moses
God's essential nature is unchanging and unchangeable (Malachi 3:6; James 1:17),
God's law is adapted to man's needs, therefore specific laws have changed in different dispensations (Gen. 6-9; 17:10; Exo 20; Mat. 17:1-5; Heb. 1:1,2; 7:12).
There are principles behind the law God gave through Moses which will help us understand God and how to please Him. (Rom. 15:4; Gal. 3:24; 2 Tim 3:15)

4. A study of The Law Love God Love Man Two Major Divisions
1. You shall have no other gods before Me.
2. You shall not make for yourself a carved image.
3. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
4. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
Love Man
5. Honor your father and your mother.
6. You shall not murder.
7. You shall not commit adultery.
8. You shall not steal.
9. You shall not bear false witness.
10. You shall not covet.
The last six requirements of the Ten Commandments regulate our relationships with each other. They are summarized by the command "you shall love your neighbor as yourself." (Leviticus 19:18; Romans 13:9) "Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law." (Romans 13:10)
These commands spring from and reveal the holy nature of God and are designed to cause His people to share His holy nature (Exodus 19:5-6; Leviticus 19:1-2; Deuteronomy 7:6; 1 Peter 1:15-16; 2:5,9-10).
Exodus 20:1-17 Deuteronomy 5:1-22

5. “Love Your Neighbor As Yourself”
A study of The Law
“Love Your Neighbor As Yourself”
Exodus 20:13-17 (NKJV)
13 "You shall not murder. 14 "You shall not commit adultery. 15 "You shall not steal. 16 "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. 17 "You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not covet your neighbor's wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor's."
Deuteronomy 5:17-21

6. The Complete Word Study Dictionary
A study of The Law
“You Shall Not Covet”
The Complete Word Study Dictionary
‏חָמַד‎ - Transliteration: ḥāmad
Phonetic Pronunciation:khaw-mad'
A verb meaning to take pleasure in, to desire, to lust, to covet, to be desirable, to desire passionately. The verb can mean to desire intensely The word expresses the idea of finding pleasure in something indicates someone beloved or endearing . . .
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ָחַמד
ḥāmaḏ, ֲחמוָּדה
ḥamûḏāh, ֲחֻמָדה
ḥamuḏāh: A verb meaning to take pleasure in, to desire, to lust, to covet, to be desirable, to desire passionately. The verb can mean to desire intensely even in its simple stem: the tenth commandment prohibits desiring to the point of coveting, such as a neighbor's house, wife, or other assets (Exo_20:17; cf. Exo_34:24). Israel was not to covet silver or gold (Deu_7:25; Jos_7:21) or the fields and lands of others (Mic_2:2). The word can also express slight variations in its basic meaning: the mountains of Bashan, including Mt. Hermon, looked in envy on the chosen mountains of Zion (Psa_68:16 [17]); the simple fool delighted in his naïve, senseless way of life (Pro_1:22); and a man was not to lust after the beauty of an adulterous woman (Pro_6:25).
The word expresses the idea of finding pleasure in something as when Israel took pleasure in committing spiritual fornication among its sacred oaks (Isa_1:29). The passive participle of the simple stem indicates someone beloved or endearing (Isa_53:2) but has a negative meaning in Job_20:20, indicating excessive desiring or craving (cf. Psa_39:11 [12]).
The passive stem indicates something that is worthy of being desired, desirable; the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil appeared inviting to make a person wise (Gen_2:9; Gen_3:6; Pro_21:20) but proved to be destructive. The plural of this verbal stem expresses satisfaction or reward for keeping God's Law (Psa_19:10 [11]).

7. What Does Coveting Mean?
A study of The Law
“You Shall Not Covet”
What Does Coveting Mean?
“Unlike murdering, stealing or perjuring, which are concrete acts or behaviors, this commandment concerns the arena of the mind; thoughts, desires, and feelings The actual ‘doing’ of a forbidden, immoral, unjust, or unkind act doesn’t begin with the act It begins in the mind and heart with a sequence of feelings, thoughts, and planning. ” (pg. 299,300)
Exodus 22:1-4 (NKJV) 1 "If a man steals an ox or a sheep, and slaughters it or sells it, he shall restore five oxen for an ox and four sheep for a sheep. 2 If the thief is found breaking in, and he is struck so that he dies, there shall be no guilt for his bloodshed. 3 If the sun has risen on him, there shall be guilt for his bloodshed. He should make full restitution; if he has nothing, then he shall be sold for his theft. 4 If the theft is certainly found alive in his hand, whether it is an ox or donkey or sheep, he shall restore double.

8. A study of The Law “You Shall Not Covet” Joshua 7:20-26 (NKJV)
20 And Achan answered Joshua and said, "Indeed I have sinned against the LORD God of Israel, and this is what I have done: 21 "When I saw among the spoils a beautiful Babylonian garment, two hundred shekels of silver, and a wedge of gold weighing fifty shekels, I coveted them and took them. And there they are, hidden in the earth in the midst of my tent, with the silver under it."
Total KJV Occurrences: 115
honour, 23
Exo_14:17-18 (2), Exo_20:12, Num_22:17, Num_22:37, Num_24:11, Deu_5:16, Jdg_9:9, Jdg_13:17, 1Sa_15:30 (3), 2Sa_6:22, 2Sa_10:3, 1Ch_19:3, Job_14:21, Pro_3:9, Pro_4:8, Isa_29:13, Isa_43:20, Isa_58:13, Dan_11:38 (2)
heavy, 16
1Sa_4:18, 1Sa_5:6, 1Sa_5:11, 2Sa_14:26, 1Ki_12:10, 1Ki_12:14, 2Ch_10:10, 2Ch_10:14, Neh_5:18, Job_33:7, Psa_38:4 (2), Isa_6:10, Isa_24:20, Isa_59:1, Lam_3:7
honourable, 13
Gen_34:19, Num_22:15, 1Sa_9:6, 1Sa_22:14, 2Sa_23:19, 2Sa_23:23, 1Ch_4:9, 1Ch_11:21, 1Ch_11:25, Isa_23:9, Isa_43:4, Isa_58:13, Nah_3:10
glorify, 7
Psa_22:23, Psa_50:15, Psa_86:9, Psa_86:12, Isa_24:15, Isa_25:3, Jer_30:19
glorified, 6
Lev_10:3, Isa_26:15, Isa_66:5, Eze_28:22, Eze_39:13, Hag_1:8
glorious, 5
Deu_28:58, 2Sa_6:20, Psa_87:3, Isa_49:5, Isa_60:13
hardened, 5
Exo_8:15, Exo_8:32, Exo_9:34, Exo_10:1, 1Sa_6:6
honoured, 5
Exo_14:4, Pro_27:18 (2), Isa_43:23, Lam_1:8
honoureth, 4
Psa_15:4, Pro_12:9, Pro_14:31, Mal_1:6
heavier, 3
Job_6:3, Pro_27:2-3 (2)
promote, 3
Num_22:17, Num_22:37, Num_24:11
sore, 3
Jdg_20:34, 1Ch_10:3 (2)
chargeable, 2
2Sa_13:25, Neh_5:15
many, 2
Nah_3:15 (3)
abounding, 1
Pro_8:24
afflict, 1
Isa_9:1
boast, 1
2Ch_25:19
bring, 1
Pro_4:8
dim, 1
Gen_48:10
get, 1
Exo_14:17
glorifieth, 1
Psa_50:23
glory, 1
2Ki_14:10
grievous, 1
Gen_18:20
grievously, 1
harden, 1
1Sa_6:6
heavily, 1
Isa_47:6 (2)
honourest, 1
1Sa_2:29
more, 1
Gen_34:19
nobles, 1
Psa_149:8
prevailed, 1
Jdg_1:35
rich, 1
Gen_13:2
stopped, 1
Zec_7:11

9. A study of The Law “You Shall Not Covet” Joshua 7:20-26 (NKJV)
22 So Joshua sent messengers, and they ran to the tent; and there it was, hidden in his tent, with the silver under it. 23 And they took them from the midst of the tent, brought them to Joshua and to all the children of Israel, and laid them out before the LORD. 24 Then Joshua, and all Israel with him, took Achan the son of Zerah, the silver, the garment, the wedge of gold, his sons, his daughters, his oxen, his donkeys, his sheep, his tent, and all that he had, and they brought them to the Valley of Achor.
Total KJV Occurrences: 115
honour, 23
Exo_14:17-18 (2), Exo_20:12, Num_22:17, Num_22:37, Num_24:11, Deu_5:16, Jdg_9:9, Jdg_13:17, 1Sa_15:30 (3), 2Sa_6:22, 2Sa_10:3, 1Ch_19:3, Job_14:21, Pro_3:9, Pro_4:8, Isa_29:13, Isa_43:20, Isa_58:13, Dan_11:38 (2)
heavy, 16
1Sa_4:18, 1Sa_5:6, 1Sa_5:11, 2Sa_14:26, 1Ki_12:10, 1Ki_12:14, 2Ch_10:10, 2Ch_10:14, Neh_5:18, Job_33:7, Psa_38:4 (2), Isa_6:10, Isa_24:20, Isa_59:1, Lam_3:7
honourable, 13
Gen_34:19, Num_22:15, 1Sa_9:6, 1Sa_22:14, 2Sa_23:19, 2Sa_23:23, 1Ch_4:9, 1Ch_11:21, 1Ch_11:25, Isa_23:9, Isa_43:4, Isa_58:13, Nah_3:10
glorify, 7
Psa_22:23, Psa_50:15, Psa_86:9, Psa_86:12, Isa_24:15, Isa_25:3, Jer_30:19
glorified, 6
Lev_10:3, Isa_26:15, Isa_66:5, Eze_28:22, Eze_39:13, Hag_1:8
glorious, 5
Deu_28:58, 2Sa_6:20, Psa_87:3, Isa_49:5, Isa_60:13
hardened, 5
Exo_8:15, Exo_8:32, Exo_9:34, Exo_10:1, 1Sa_6:6
honoured, 5
Exo_14:4, Pro_27:18 (2), Isa_43:23, Lam_1:8
honoureth, 4
Psa_15:4, Pro_12:9, Pro_14:31, Mal_1:6
heavier, 3
Job_6:3, Pro_27:2-3 (2)
promote, 3
Num_22:17, Num_22:37, Num_24:11
sore, 3
Jdg_20:34, 1Ch_10:3 (2)
chargeable, 2
2Sa_13:25, Neh_5:15
many, 2
Nah_3:15 (3)
abounding, 1
Pro_8:24
afflict, 1
Isa_9:1
boast, 1
2Ch_25:19
bring, 1
Pro_4:8
dim, 1
Gen_48:10
get, 1
Exo_14:17
glorifieth, 1
Psa_50:23
glory, 1
2Ki_14:10
grievous, 1
Gen_18:20
grievously, 1
harden, 1
1Sa_6:6
heavily, 1
Isa_47:6 (2)
honourest, 1
1Sa_2:29
more, 1
Gen_34:19
nobles, 1
Psa_149:8
prevailed, 1
Jdg_1:35
rich, 1
Gen_13:2
stopped, 1
Zec_7:11

10. A study of The Law “You Shall Not Covet” Joshua 7:20-26 (NKJV)
25 And Joshua said, "Why have you troubled us? The LORD will trouble you this day." So all Israel stoned him with stones; and they burned them with fire after they had stoned them with stones. 26 Then they raised over him a great heap of stones, still there to this day. So the LORD turned from the fierceness of His anger. Therefore the name of that place has been called the Valley of Achor to this day.
Total KJV Occurrences: 115
honour, 23
Exo_14:17-18 (2), Exo_20:12, Num_22:17, Num_22:37, Num_24:11, Deu_5:16, Jdg_9:9, Jdg_13:17, 1Sa_15:30 (3), 2Sa_6:22, 2Sa_10:3, 1Ch_19:3, Job_14:21, Pro_3:9, Pro_4:8, Isa_29:13, Isa_43:20, Isa_58:13, Dan_11:38 (2)
heavy, 16
1Sa_4:18, 1Sa_5:6, 1Sa_5:11, 2Sa_14:26, 1Ki_12:10, 1Ki_12:14, 2Ch_10:10, 2Ch_10:14, Neh_5:18, Job_33:7, Psa_38:4 (2), Isa_6:10, Isa_24:20, Isa_59:1, Lam_3:7
honourable, 13
Gen_34:19, Num_22:15, 1Sa_9:6, 1Sa_22:14, 2Sa_23:19, 2Sa_23:23, 1Ch_4:9, 1Ch_11:21, 1Ch_11:25, Isa_23:9, Isa_43:4, Isa_58:13, Nah_3:10
glorify, 7
Psa_22:23, Psa_50:15, Psa_86:9, Psa_86:12, Isa_24:15, Isa_25:3, Jer_30:19
glorified, 6
Lev_10:3, Isa_26:15, Isa_66:5, Eze_28:22, Eze_39:13, Hag_1:8
glorious, 5
Deu_28:58, 2Sa_6:20, Psa_87:3, Isa_49:5, Isa_60:13
hardened, 5
Exo_8:15, Exo_8:32, Exo_9:34, Exo_10:1, 1Sa_6:6
honoured, 5
Exo_14:4, Pro_27:18 (2), Isa_43:23, Lam_1:8
honoureth, 4
Psa_15:4, Pro_12:9, Pro_14:31, Mal_1:6
heavier, 3
Job_6:3, Pro_27:2-3 (2)
promote, 3
Num_22:17, Num_22:37, Num_24:11
sore, 3
Jdg_20:34, 1Ch_10:3 (2)
chargeable, 2
2Sa_13:25, Neh_5:15
many, 2
Nah_3:15 (3)
abounding, 1
Pro_8:24
afflict, 1
Isa_9:1
boast, 1
2Ch_25:19
bring, 1
Pro_4:8
dim, 1
Gen_48:10
get, 1
Exo_14:17
glorifieth, 1
Psa_50:23
glory, 1
2Ki_14:10
grievous, 1
Gen_18:20
grievously, 1
harden, 1
1Sa_6:6
heavily, 1
Isa_47:6 (2)
honourest, 1
1Sa_2:29
more, 1
Gen_34:19
nobles, 1
Psa_149:8
prevailed, 1
Jdg_1:35
rich, 1
Gen_13:2
stopped, 1
Zec_7:11

11. A study of The Law “You Shall Not Covet” Exemplified In Israel
Korah, Dathan and Abiram rebels against Moses – (Numbers 16)
King Saul’s hatred of David – (1 Samuel 18)
David and Bathsheba – (2 Samuel 11,12)
Ahab and Jezebel take Naboth’s vineyard – (1 Kings 21)

12. A study of The Law “You Shall Not Covet” Exemplified In Israel
Ezekiel 33:31 (NKJV)
31 So they come to you as people do, they sit before you as My people, and they hear your words, but they do not do them; for with their mouth they show much love, but their hearts pursue their own gain.

13. A study of The Law “You Shall Not Covet” Exemplified In Israel
Amos 2:6-7 (NKJV)
6 Thus says the LORD: "For three transgressions of Israel, and for four, I will not turn away its punishment, Because they sell the righteous for silver, And the poor for a pair of sandals. 7 They pant after the dust of the earth which is on the head of the poor, And pervert the way of the humble

14. A study of The Law “You Shall Not Covet” Exemplified In Israel
Micah 2:1-2 (NKJV)
1 Woe to those who devise iniquity, And work out evil on their beds! At morning light they practice it, Because it is in the power of their hand. 2 They covet fields and take them by violence, Also houses, and seize them. So they oppress a man and his house, A man and his inheritance.

15. A study of The Law “You Shall Not Covet” Teaching of Jesus
“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth . . .” - (Matthew 6:19-34)
“Beware of covetousness . . .” – Parable of the foolish rich man - (Luke 12:13-21)
“Are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity” - (Luke 8:14)
"If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself . . .” - (Mat. 16:24-28)
Matthew 6:19-24 (NKJV) 19 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. 22 "The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. 23 But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness! 24 "No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.
Matthew 6:33 (NKJV) 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Luke 12:15-21 (NKJV) 15 And He said to them, "Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses." 16 Then He spoke a parable to them, saying: "The ground of a certain rich man yielded plentifully. 17 And he thought within himself, saying, 'What shall I do, since I have no room to store my crops?' 18 So he said, 'I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build greater, and there I will store all my crops and my goods. 19 And I will say to my soul, "Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry." ' 20 But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have provided?' 21 So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God."
Matthew 16:24-28 (NKJV) 24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. 25 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. 26 For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? 27 For the Son of Man will come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will reward each according to his works. 28 Assuredly, I say to you, there are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom."
Luke 12:13-21 (NKJV) 13 Then one from the crowd said to Him, "Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me." 14 But He said to him, "Man, who made Me a judge or an arbitrator over you?" 15 And He said to them, "Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses." 16 Then He spoke a parable to them, saying: "The ground of a certain rich man yielded plentifully. 17 And he thought within himself, saying, 'What shall I do, since I have no room to store my crops?' 18 So he said, 'I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build greater, and there I will store all my crops and my goods. 19 And I will say to my soul, "Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry." ' 20 But God said to him, 'Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have provided?' 21 So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God."

16. A study of The Law “You Shall Not Covet” Writings of Paul
1 Corinthians 6:9-11 (KJV)
9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God..
1Co 6:10 — nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.
Eph 5:3-5 — But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; 4 neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.
Col 3:5 — Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.
1Ti 6:7-10 — For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
2Ti 3:2 — For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
Heb 13:5 — Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."

17. A study of The Law “You Shall Not Covet” Writings of Paul
Ephesians 5:3-6 (NKJV)
3 But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; 4 neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks.
1Co 6:10 — nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.
Eph 5:3-5 — But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; 4 neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.
Col 3:5 — Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.
1Ti 6:7-10 — For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
2Ti 3:2 — For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
Heb 13:5 — Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."

18. A study of The Law “You Shall Not Covet” Writings of Paul
Ephesians 5:3-6 (NKJV)
5 For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.
1Co 6:10 — nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.
Eph 5:3-5 — But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; 4 neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.
Col 3:5 — Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.
1Ti 6:7-10 — For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
2Ti 3:2 — For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
Heb 13:5 — Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."

19. A study of The Law “You Shall Not Covet” Writings of Paul
Colossians 3:5-7 (NKJV)
5 Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. 6 Because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience, 7 in which you yourselves once walked when you lived in them.
1Co 6:10 — nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.
Eph 5:3-5 — But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; 4 neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.
Col 3:5 — Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.
1Ti 6:7-10 — For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
2Ti 3:2 — For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
Heb 13:5 — Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."

20. A study of The Law “You Shall Not Covet” Writings of Paul
1 Timothy 6:6-10 (NKJV)
6 Now godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition.
1Co 6:10 — nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.
Eph 5:3-5 — But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; 4 neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.
Col 3:5 — Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.
1Ti 6:7-10 — For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
2Ti 3:2 — For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
Heb 13:5 — Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."

21. A study of The Law “You Shall Not Covet” Writings of Paul
1 Timothy 6:6-10 (NKJV)
10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
1Co 6:10 — nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.
Eph 5:3-5 — But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; 4 neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.
Col 3:5 — Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.
1Ti 6:7-10 — For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
2Ti 3:2 — For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
Heb 13:5 — Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."

22. A study of The Law “You Shall Not Covet” Writings of Paul
2 Timothy 3:1-4 (NKJV)
1 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, 4 traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,
1Co 6:10 — nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.
Eph 5:3-5 — But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; 4 neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.
Col 3:5 — Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.
1Ti 6:7-10 — For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
2Ti 3:2 — For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
Heb 13:5 — Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."

23. A study of The Law “You Shall Not Covet” Writings of Paul
Hebrews 13:5-6 (NKJV)
5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." 6 So we may boldly say: "The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?"
1Co 6:10 — nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.
Eph 5:3-5 — But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; 4 neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.
Col 3:5 — Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.
1Ti 6:7-10 — For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
2Ti 3:2 — For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
Heb 13:5 — Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."

24. "This catalog's got a lot of toys I didn't even know I wanted.”
A study of The Law
“You Shall Not Covet”
We live in the richest country in the history of the world – YET we live in a society where unhappiness is an epidemic
Advertisers are always sending messages of "You won't be happy until you get our product", etc.
This attitude makes it difficult to enjoy the riches we do have – (our possessions, income, spouse)
," Dennis is looking through a catalog saying, "This catalog's got a lot of toys I didn't even know I wanted." -- Robert C. Shannon, 1000 Windows, (Cincinnati, Ohio: Standard Publishing Company, 1997).
"This catalog's got a lot of toys I didn't even know I wanted.”

25. "This catalog's got a lot of toys I didn't even know I wanted.”
A study of The Law
“You Shall Not Covet”
Fuels Discontent
Philippians 4:11-13 (NKJV)
11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: 12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Too often, we spend our lives comparing ourselves to others as we covet where they are and what they have. Paul writes, "We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise" (2 Corinthians 10:12 NIV).
Bob James of Paint Rock, Texas, had a problem with stinging ants in his yard. He laid a small circle of poison around their mound. Thinking the tiny granules of poison were food, the ants began to pick them up and carry them throughout the colony.
Bob returned later to see how well the poison was working. Hundreds of the stinging ants were carrying the poison down into their mound. Then he noticed a hole in the circle of poison. Some of the poison was moving the opposite way away from the mound.
Some smaller, nonstinging ants had found this "food" and were stealing it from their ant neighbors. Thinking they were getting the other ants’ treasure, they unwittingly poisoned themselves.
When we see someone with more than we have, we must beware. The hunger to beg, borrow, or steal our way into what is theirs may poison us spiritually.
"This catalog's got a lot of toys I didn't even know I wanted.”

26. "This catalog's got a lot of toys I didn't even know I wanted.”
A study of The Law
“You Shall Not Covet”
God is Concerned with Our Hearts Desires – (Mat 15:18-20)
Selfishness – the root of all sin – (Gen. 3:1-6; 2 Tim. 3:1)
Covetousness brings disharmony and friction & destroys personal relationships – (Joshua 7:8-26; Kings 21; 2 Sam. 11,12; 2 Tim 6:10)
The covetous heart is never satisfied – (Eccl. 5:10)
The Hope Health Letter (10/95) included this story: Once upon a time, there was a man who lived with his wife, two small children, and his elderly parents in a tiny hut. He tried to be patient and gracious, but the noise and crowded conditions wore him down. In desperation, he consulted the village wise man. "Do you have a rooster?" asked the wise man. "Yes," he replied. "Keep the rooster in the hut with your family, and come see me again next week." The next week, the man returned and told the wise elder that living conditions were worse than ever, with the rooster crowing and making a mess of the hut. "Do you have a cow?" asked the wise elder. The man nodded fearfully. "Take your cow into the hut as well, and come see me in a week." Over the next several weeks, the man--on the advice of the wise elder--made room for a goat, two dogs, and his brother's children. Finally, he could take no more, and in a fit of anger, kicked out all the animals and guests, leaving only his wife, his children, and his parents. The home suddenly became spacious and quiet, and everyone lived happily ever after. (Leadership, Vol. 17, no. 1.)
"This catalog's got a lot of toys I didn't even know I wanted.”

27. "This catalog's got a lot of toys I didn't even know I wanted.”
A study of The Law
“You Shall Not Covet”
Get our thinking right – (Phili. 2:1-5; 4:4-13)
Realizing what true success is – (Joshua 1:7-9)
Recognize the difference between wants and needs – (Mat. 6:19-33)
The Hope Health Letter (10/95) included this story: Once upon a time, there was a man who lived with his wife, two small children, and his elderly parents in a tiny hut. He tried to be patient and gracious, but the noise and crowded conditions wore him down. In desperation, he consulted the village wise man. "Do you have a rooster?" asked the wise man. "Yes," he replied. "Keep the rooster in the hut with your family, and come see me again next week." The next week, the man returned and told the wise elder that living conditions were worse than ever, with the rooster crowing and making a mess of the hut. "Do you have a cow?" asked the wise elder. The man nodded fearfully. "Take your cow into the hut as well, and come see me in a week." Over the next several weeks, the man--on the advice of the wise elder--made room for a goat, two dogs, and his brother's children. Finally, he could take no more, and in a fit of anger, kicked out all the animals and guests, leaving only his wife, his children, and his parents. The home suddenly became spacious and quiet, and everyone lived happily ever after. (Leadership, Vol. 17, no. 1.)
"This catalog's got a lot of toys I didn't even know I wanted.”

28. What we covet, whether good or bad always becomes our goal in life.
A study of The Law
“You Shall Not Covet”
What we covet, whether good or bad always becomes our goal in life.
If we covet the wrong things, we will have the wrong goals, and we may thus sacrifice things of great value in our effort to attain what has little ultimate and eternal value.
Selfishness breeds covetousness, which breeds discontentment, which breeds envy, which breeds anger and bitterness, - which brings about every act of evil imaginable - destroying relationships and ones own soul. If we should gain the whole world and lose our own souls - what have we really gained? What will you give in exchange for your soul? Mat. 16:24-26
Matthew 16:24-26
26 For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?

29. A study of The Law “You Shall Not Covet”
Matthew 6:33 (NKJV)
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prize above all things that which is spiritual – that which is eternal!!
Selfishness breeds covetousness, which breeds discontentment, which breeds envy, which breeds anger and bitterness, - which brings about every act of evil imaginable - destroying relationships and ones own soul. If we should gain the whole world and lose our own souls - what have we really gained? What will you give in exchange for your soul? Mat. 16:24-26
Matthew 13:44-48
Colossians 3:1-7
John 3:3-5

31. A study of The Law That God Gave Through Moses Charts by Don McClain
Prepared August 19-21, 2010
Preached August 22, 2010
West 65th Street church of Christ
P.O. Box
Little Rock AR 72219
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