COVETING

The scriptures speak of coveting as an act that God strictly forbids. On many an occasion, the scriptures speak constantly of the evils of coveting that which is not yours.

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"You shall not covet the silver or the gold that is on them [graven images], nor take it for yourselves, lest you be snared by it, for it is an abomination to the Lord your God" (Deuteronomy 7:25).

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Coveting wealth, coveting those who are already married, being one who covets and plans to commit sin such as the robbing of others; all these things are seen as abominable in the sight of the Lord.

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"Do not be deceived; neither fornicators... nor the covetous... shall inherit the kingdom of God" (1 Corinthians 6:9-10).

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We should mindful not to turn our backs on the blessings and love that God gives us by coveting after the belongings and status of our neighbors and fellow man.