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In this episode of The Bible Show, Sam and Will finish their series on the Ten Commandments by discussing the tenth commandment: “Do not covet.” They read Exodus 20:17 and explain coveting as a deep craving for what belongs to someone else, not just noticing something you like. The conversation looks at how coveting is connected to envy, comparison, and discontentment, and why it can be hard to spot because it happens in the heart. They also talk through Scripture passages that expose coveting and point to contentment in Christ (including James 1, John 6, Luke 18, Romans 7, and Matthew 23). You will hear practical diagnostic questions to help you identify what you feel entitled to and what might cause you to “walk away sad” from Jesus. A key takeaway is that gratitude and contentment are central to fighting covetousness in everyday life. If this helped you, share it with a friend who is learning the Ten Commandments.

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Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro: Welcome to The Bible Show

00:00:15 - Ending the Ten Commandments series

00:01:02 - Reading Exodus 20:17 (Do not covet)

00:01:57 - What does “coveting” mean?

00:02:34 - Wanting vs. coveting (compulsive longing)

00:03:12 - The Greek word Epithumeo (desire/craving)

00:03:42 - A picture of desire in ancient Greek thought

00:05:24 - Why this shows up in stories and culture

00:07:55 - Deuteronomy’s wording and the heart issue

00:10:00 - Proverbs 21: craving without labor

00:10:48 - James 1: desire leading to sin

00:12:12 - Good ambition vs. sinful coveting

00:14:50 - Common categories people covet

00:19:55 - Where coveting can lead if unchecked

00:26:31 - God judges the heart (the Lord looks on the heart)

00:28:34 - Nobody is immune to coveting

00:34:10 - John 6: seeking Jesus for bread, not for Jesus

00:37:48 - The rich young ruler (Luke 18) and the heart test

00:42:42 - Romans 7: coveting exposes sin in the heart

00:45:56 - Matthew 23: cleaning the outside vs. the inside

00:54:55 - Contentment and gratitude as the opposite of coveting

00:55:58 - Philippians 4: learning the secret of contentment

00:01:02:10 - “Our hearts are restless” and redirecting desire

00:01:06:53 - Closing prayer and final encouragements

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