Today
we wrap up our 10 Commandments series with #10, "Do not covet…” Ex. 20
We are
forbidden to desire and plan how we may obtain that which God has given to
another. Now, the Bible says that with the Lord as our shepherd, we’ll have everything
we “need.” We shall not be left wanting. But it does not say that we’ll be
rich, or that we’ll have everything that we desire. Coveting is the cousin of
jealousy, and we are told specifically to not desire our neighbor’s spouse.
This goes right back to #7!
We’re also
not to desire his workers, those who do such a nice job at his home and
business. We’re not to desire his means of transportation. Your Civic will get
you there just fine, even if your neighbor drives a Jaguar.
We need to
be OK with our lot in life, so that we’re not constantly coveting other stuff. Being
content with our situation puts coveting on the back burner. Don’t wait for
boosted “self esteem,” where others pat you on the back and give you accolades.
Instead, make your own “self worth,” where you do the right things for the right
reasons - you’re OK with it, and God’s OK with it. If anyone else approves,
fine, but you and God are already walking together on the high road, and you
can be content with that.
Norton
Lawellin
Celebrate Jesus’
Resurrection on Easter Sunday, March 31, 10:30am, with Jesus in the City
Fellowship (JICF), in the North end of the Oliver Ministry Building, 27th
Street & Bloomington Avenue, Minneapolis. We’ll look
inside the empty tomb!
NL
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