Podcasts about covetousness

Beware - Lesson 6 - Beware of Covetousness - Wednesday Evening 06-04-25

We all want the best for our kids, but knowing what's truly best isn't always easy.You've probably heard it—or said it yourself: “I just want my kids to have what I didn't.” It sounds noble, but it can sometimes lead to financial trouble. Today, we'll talk with Dr. Art Rainer about how that mindset can push parents into debt.Dr. Art Rainer is the founder of the Institute for Christian Financial Health and Christian Money Solutions. He is a regular contributor here at Faith & Finance and the author of Money in the Light of Eternity: What the Bible Says about Your Financial Purpose.6 Things That Can Lead Loving Parents Into DebtRaising kids is one of the most joyful and rewarding callings in life, but it can also be financially challenging. As parents, we want to give our children the best: opportunities, experiences, and resources that help them flourish. But sometimes, even with the best intentions, we can fall into financial traps that lead to debt.Here are six common ways loving parents may unintentionally sabotage their finances—and how to avoid them.1. Trying to Keep Up with the JonesesIt's a familiar struggle: your neighbor buys designer clothes for their kids or sends them to an elite private school, and suddenly you feel the need to do the same. But appearances can be deceiving—many people fund their lifestyle with debt. Chasing someone else's standard is a never-ending race, and the finish line keeps moving. Be cautious of modeling your spending after others who may not be living within their means.2. Falling into the Social Media Comparison TrapSocial media only shows the highlight reel. Perfect family vacations, overachieving kids, and pristine homes can tempt you to measure your life against a filtered illusion. These comparisons can spark discontentment and drive unnecessary purchases just to keep up appearances or ease the guilt of not "measuring up." Be mindful of how much your scrolling influences your spending.3. Believing Your Kids Need to Have It AllFrom travel teams to private lessons and elite camps, extracurricular activities have become a costly arms race. While these opportunities can be beneficial, they shouldn't come at the expense of your financial health. Don't believe the lie that your child will fall behind if they don't do everything. It's okay to say no, for the sake of your budget and your family's peace.4. Prioritizing Career Success Over Character DevelopmentThere's nothing wrong with wanting your children to succeed in school and in life, but academic or career accomplishments should never come at the cost of neglecting their hearts. Investing in your child's character, through time, guidance, and godly instruction, often requires less money but more intentional effort. And in the end, it matters far more.5. Overcompensating for What You Didn't HaveIf you lacked certain things growing up, it's natural to want your kids to have more. Whether it was a nicer bike, newer clothes, or a first car, those memories can shape how you respond as a parent. But giving in to every request—even on credit—can backfire. Love doesn't always mean saying “yes.” Sometimes it means exercising the wisdom to say “not right now.”6. Forgetting the Value of Doing WithoutNot getting what you wanted as a kid may have helped you grow. Maybe you learned creativity, resilience, or the value of work through those experiences. Don't rob your children of the same opportunity. Saying no might actually prepare them better for life than always saying yes.Loving your children doesn't mean giving them everything. It means stewarding your finances in a way that honors God and serves your family's long-term well-being. Avoiding debt is one of the best gifts you can give your children—it provides stability, models wisdom, and frees your family to give generously.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I called about our whole life insurance policy. We've paid for 10 years and only have 19,000 saved with a 150,000 death benefit. My husband provides most of our income.What is the best first credit card for my college-aged daughter?Can I work and collect my full Social Security, or is there a wage cap that I need to worry about? I am 66 years old.Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)Christian Money SolutionsThe Institute for Christian Financial Health6 Things That Can Lead Loving Parents Into Debt by Dr. Art Rainer (FaithFi.com Article)Open Hands FinanceWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money (Pre-Order)Look At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

Context of Genesis; Hammurabi?; Ruling over other men - offices of power; King of Sodom; Aleph-mem-resh-phe-lamed = sayer of darkness; Disliking Hammurabi codes; Representatives vs lawmakers; Your relationship with government; Covetousness; Biting neighbor with the teeth of government; "Citizen"; "Shinar" = Babylon? Shin-nun-ayin-resh; Goyim = other nations; "Bera" son of evil; Families of God = generations; Rebellion of kings; Meanings in names; "Moses"; Becoming merchandise; Appetites for benefits at others' expense; Blood lickers; Seeing the whole truth; Lot in Sodom; Theme of the bible - being free souls under God's authority; vs Men who want to be God for you; "Hebrew"; Legal vs Lawful Title; The solution; Setting the captive free; Going the way of righteousness; "brother"; "Mamre" mem-resh - not just a location; Abraham = Hebrew = wanderer = not subject = free soul; In spirit and truth; "confederate"; Freewill offerings; Freeing people; shin-vav-heh = to agree; Righteous charity; Melchizedek; Taxation; Walking with Holy Spirit; Bread and wine?; Shem; Why Sodom was destroyed; Fleshpots; Charity-based social welfare; Use tax = Usury; Linking Genesis to Jesus; One purse government; Legal title; Permits; "Goyim"; Dictators; Idol worship; Servant ministers; Pure Religion; Lot's lot; Lacking faith; Repent and seek kingdom of God; How to get out of bondage; Christ's commands; Ps 91:1; Abraham, Moses and Christ in agreement; Gen 15:17 vision; Smoke and furnace; Mammon - righteous and unrighteous; Way of the world - force, fear and fealty; Learning to be Israel; God's simple way; Universal income?; Cost of liberty; Circumcision of your heart; Join us on the Living Network.

Series: 2025 Theme - Living Morally in an Immoral WorldService: Sun AMType: SermonSpeaker: Campbell, Justin

Context of Genesis; Hammurabi?; Ruling over other men - offices of power; King of Sodom; Aleph-mem-resh-phe-lamed = sayer of darkness; Disliking Hammurabi codes; Representatives vs lawmakers; Your relationship with government; Covetousness; Biting neighbor with the teeth of government; "Citizen"; "Shinar" = Babylon? Shin-nun-ayin-resh; Goyim = other nations; "Bera" son of evil; Families of God = generations; Rebellion of kings; Meanings in names; "Moses"; Becoming merchandise; Appetites for benefits at others' expense; Blood lickers; Seeing the whole truth; Lot in Sodom; Theme of the bible - being free souls under God's authority; vs Men who want to be God for you; "Hebrew"; Legal vs Lawful Title; The solution; Setting the captive free; Going the way of righteousness; "brother"; "Mamre" mem-resh - not just a location; Abraham = Hebrew = wanderer = not subject = free soul; In spirit and truth; "confederate"; Freewill offerings; Freeing people; shin-vav-heh = to agree; Righteous charity; Melchizedek; Taxation; Walking with Holy Spirit; Bread and wine?; Shem; Why Sodom was destroyed; Fleshpots; Charity-based social welfare; Use tax = Usury; Linking Genesis to Jesus; One purse government; Legal title; Permits; "Goyim"; Dictators; Idol worship; Servant ministers; Pure Religion; Lot's lot; Lacking faith; Repent and seek kingdom of God; How to get out of bondage; Christ's commands; Ps 91:1; Abraham, Moses and Christ in agreement; Gen 15:17 vision; Smoke and furnace; Mammon - righteous and unrighteous; Way of the world - force, fear and fealty; Learning to be Israel; God's simple way; Universal income?; Cost of liberty; Circumcision of your heart; Join us on the Living Network.

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Marriage is a beautiful picture of Christ and his bride the church. With that picture in mind, it's healthy and wise to want to make our marriages the best they can be, where both parties serve, love and honor each other well. But what are the dangers of taking instruction from social media and how should we approach marriage in real time, when the camera isn't on and there is no audience but God? All this and more, on a new episode of the podcast.

Covetousness is the subject of the tenth commandment, a command against an inner desire and a real problem for us all. In Luke 12:13–34, Jesus addresses this sin with the medicine of barns and birds, God's kingdom and God's pleasure. God's kingdom is better than ours. Which one are you seeking?

Gods many; Ruling judges; Which god do you worship (serve)?; Two "worlds"; Constitutions; Legal systems; Governing ourselves; "Shechem"; Circumcision?; Living God's way; Nimrod the hunter?; "Leaven"; Making the word of God to none effect; Baptism?; The Temple Laver; Hyrcanus and Aristobulus; Death of Zachariah; Sacrificing; Gen 17:4; Antisemitism?; Sons of Shem; Melchizedek; Good sons; Following Abraham; Corban?; Agreement with Egypt; Becoming Israel; Gen 18:1; "plains" of Mamre; 3 men?; nun-tzdek-biet+yod+mem (stood by); Divine spark; Referencing spirit; Where is Holy Spirit leading you?; Learning the Tree of Life; "Elder"; Church jobs; Hunters and Shepherds; Reading the bible; Testing forgiveness; Entertaining angels; Understanding societal relationships; v9 Sarah; Bible translators; Robbing Christ's Church; Sarah's denial; Fear not!; Lacking faith; Cry of Sodom and Gomorrah; Bargaining for Sodom; LORD and Lord; Today's politics; Seeing divine spark; Blessing from Shem; Abraham's case; Sin of Sodom; Aleph-lamad-vav; Plains and Oaks?; Walking in Spirit and Truth; The sin of Sodom; Weakening the poor; Long, fat breadlines; The need for challenge; Giving life; "Mamre" mem-mem-resh-aleph; Rebellion?; Understanding Abraham; Church of Constantine in Milan - ordered baptism; Blood money; Mixing iron and clay; Anti-Christian ministers; Welfare snares; Legal charity; Willful ignorance; "Mara" mem-resh-aleph - not spirit and truth; Beyond rebellion; Covetousness; Consequences; Job 39:18; Job 39:9; Revealing required corruption; Unicorn; Instant Christians; Zeph 3:1; Revealed lies; Becoming merchandise; False freedom; Opening eyes; Who is your savoir?; Sour grapes; The Harlot; Sloth; Gather and care for one another.

As we talk about Greed, Covetousness, and Envy this week, how do we reconcile the expression of Jealousy seen in God at multiple points in the Old Testament? Join us today to learn more.Be sure to come back every Tuesday for new episodes and Thursday for bonus content, and find us on the following platforms as well:Find us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/oneanotherpodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Find us on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@oneanotherpodcast?si=7-JJ9raR9Fr0cQ9bFind us on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4RGIMhed26LZsl9TI56yPN?si=2924a1be839549b9Find us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-another/id1797190030

A new MP3 sermon from Heritage Reformed Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: James (25): The Sin of Covetousness Subtitle: James Speaker: Mike Waters Broadcaster: Heritage Reformed Baptist Church Event: Prayer Meeting Date: 5/7/2025 Bible: James 4:1-3 Length: 53 min.

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The Lord Jesus once said, "one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions" (Luke 12:18)--and yet, our sinful hearts so often guide our eyes to longingly gaze with Greed, Covetousness, and Envy upon the things of the earth which we think will make us complete... but "what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?" (Mark 8:36). Rather, the man who lays up treasures for himself on this earth "is not rich toward God" (Luke 12:21).As we dive into these three sins in this episode, how do we define and differentiate them... or should we? What are some characteristic ways that we see them in the lives of men and women of the faith, and how does Christ's atoning work and saving grace give us the strength to fight these temptations? Join us in our second-to-last topic this episode, and don't forget to voice your comments and questions!Be sure to come back every Tuesday for new episodes and Thursday for bonus content, and find us on the following platforms as well:Find us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/oneanotherpodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Find us on YouTube:https://youtube.com/@oneanotherpodcast?si=7-JJ9raR9Fr0cQ9bFind us on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4RGIMhed26LZsl9TI56yPN?si=2924a1be839549b9Find us on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-another/id1797190030

Peculiar story of Abraham; Ur to Haran; Hebrew language - written to be read; Latin; Covetousness = idolatry; Family lineage; Name changes; Graft and corruption; Moneychangers; Sacrifice; "Leaven"; Cain and Abel; Altar purposes; Atheists?; Terah the organizer; Alexander the great; Genghis Kahn; Patterns of government; God's way; Gen 17:1; aleph-nun-yod; "walk" = hey+tav+hey-lamad-kof; Jacob walking in the spirit/faith; Covenant with God; Living by faith; Following false Christs; Welfare snares; Minutemen for each other; Choosing your way; "Perfect" offerings; Deut 18:13; Caring for neighbor; Deut 25:15; Dreams; Lk 6:4 Perfect as his master; Laying down your life; Learning to be Israel; Covenant = beit-resh-yod-tav+yod; Spirit and Truth; Daily ministration; Gen 17:4 Explaining to Abram; +hey+mem = Abraham (Father of many nations); "Kings"; Gen 17:7 Establishing the covenant; "Canaan" those following Nimrod; "Samad" destroyer?; "Give" nun-tav-nun - continuous; Repentance; "Seed" vav-lamad-zayin-resh yod kof; aleph-tav = relationship between God and man in faith; Possessing the land; Circumcision; Lev 10:16; of the heart; Knowing what to believe; Moving in Spirit; Divine spark; "token" of the covenant; Sarai to Sarah; Barak - biet-resh-kof = Blessing; Getting back to the light; Sarah model; Understanding bible meaning; "Thummim"; Tav-mem(+yod)-mem faith; Completeness; Abraham's laugh; Knowing by fruits; Physical token; Abraham's new societal structure; Ex 28:30; Double faith; "Urim" light and fire; Awakening; Gathering in tens, hundreds and thousands; What is your corruption?; "Perfect"; Bondage of Egypt; Discovering the solution; Being fruitful; Draw near to God.

The law forbids anything which does or may unjustly hinder our own or our neighbor's wealth, or outward estate, and the unlawful use of material possessions.I. With regard to ourselves A. Hindrances 1. Prodigality [wastefulness]; lavish spending 2. Imprudence [lack of wisdom] 3. Idleness and slothful neglect [Proverbs 24:30-34] B. Unlawful uses 1. Covetousness 2. Unlawful contracts and business 3. Bribery in the sale of public justice or public action 4. Not enjoying God's good giftsApplication A. Will you renounce and reject your materialistic bent? B. Will you stop being lazy? C. Will you do these things by means of faith and repentance?

This world will tell you that you must climb the social ladder and gain popularity. This is so backward from who the Bible says you must be! Today, Pastor Bill says you can't control what other people do, but you must control your thoughts and hate covetousness. According to scripture, those who hate covetousness will have abundant lives! Even if everyone around you is seeking more, ask yourself, “Do I need more, or am I okay where I'm at?” Covetousness will always lead you down a path of discontentment.

This world will tell you that you must climb the social ladder and gain popularity. This is so backward from who the Bible says you must be! Today, Pastor Bill says you can't control what other people do, but you must control your thoughts and hate covetousness. According to scripture, those who hate covetousness will have abundant lives! Even if everyone around you is seeking more, ask yourself, “Do I need more, or am I okay where I'm at?” Covetousness will always lead you down a path of discontentment.

It may surprise us to read that holiness starts with a negative action: ‘Therefore put to death …' (v. 5); later we have the positive side: ‘Therefore … put on' (vv. 12–17). These appeals are undoubtedly of a high moral and spiritual standard and they will challenge and search the soul; but they must not be rebelled against nor neglected. It is the Christian's calling to seek God's grace so as to walk in a holy manner. Paul exhorts them to refuse to yield to the appeal of sin: ‘Put to death your members'. We possess a fallen human nature, but the call is to subdue the passion and power of the flesh (cf. 1 Thes. 4:3, 7). Holiness negatively considered (vv. 5–11) Sinful self-indulgence (vv. 5–7) Col 3:5 Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. The word mortify means “put to death.” Because we have died with Christ (Col. 3:3), we have the spiritual power to slay the earthly, fleshly desires that want to control us. Paul called this “reckoning” ourselves to be dead to sin but alive in Christ (Rom. 6:11). Our Lord used the same idea when He said, “And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out” (Matt. 5:29–30).[i] John Owen's said The choicest believers, who are assuredly freed from the condemning power of sin, ought yet to make their business all their days to mortify the indwelling power of sin.[ii] The reliance on the Holy Spirit to help us overcome sin is the only way that works. All other ways of mortification are vain, all helps leave us helpless; it must be done by the Spirit…Mortification from self strength, carried on by ways of self-invention, unto the end of a self righteousness, is the soul and substance of all false religion in the world.[iii] 1Sa 15:32 Then Samuel said, "Bring Agag king of the Amalekites here to me." So Agag came to him cautiously. And Agag said, "Surely the bitterness of death is past." 33 But Samuel said, "As your sword has made women childless, so shall your mother be childless among women." And Samuel hacked Agag in pieces before the LORD in Gilgal. Not only was Paul negative in this paragraph, but he also named sins; and some people do not like that. These sins belong to the old life and have no place in our new life in Christ. Furthermore, God's judgment falls on those who practice these sins; and God is no respecter of persons. God's wrath fell on the Gentile world because of these sins (Rom. 1:18ff), and His wrath will fall again. “Because of these, the wrath of God is coming,” Paul warned (Col. 3:6,). Five self-indulgent sins of the flesh, mind and heart are listed here. Christians must put them all to death. ‘Fornication' is sexual immorality in general and includes sex outside of marriage which is contrary to God's law. ‘Uncleanness' is moral impurity of all kinds and has an inward reference here to the mind and thoughts including “lustful impurity that is connected with luxury and loose living.”.                                 ‘Passion' is lust that uses others for self-gratification. It describes a state of mind that excites sexual impurity. The person who cultivates this kind of appetite can always find opportunity to satisfy it[iv] ‘Evil [wicked] desire' is a craving for evil things. desires lead to deeds, appetites lead to actions. If we would purify our actions, then we must first purify our minds and hearts. What we desire usually determines what we do[v] If I create in my children an appetite for candy, then I must satisfy that appetite. If they become overweight and unhealthy, then I must change their appetites, and I must teach them how to enjoy foods other than sweets. “Create in me a clean heart, O God” (Ps. 51:10) should be our prayer; for it is out of the heart that these evil desires come (Mark 7:21–23).[vi]  ‘Covetousness which is idolatry' is not a reference to stone or silver gods or goddesses, but to a greedy heart. Greed is idolatry. Literally, it is ‘to have more'—thus adultery is idolatry, as it wants more.         Covetousness is the sin of always wanting more, whether it be more things or more pleasures. The covetous person is never satisfied with what he has, and he is usually envious of what other people have. This is idolatry, for covetousness puts things in the place of God. “Thou shalt not covet” is the last of the Ten Commandments (Ex. 20:17). Yet this sin can make us break all of the other nine! A covetous person will dishonor God, take God's name in vain, lie, steal, and commit every other sin in order to satisfy his sinful desires.[vii] Col 3:6 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. Do believers in local churches commit such sins? Unfortunately, they sometimes do. Each of the New Testament epistles sent to local churches makes mention of these sins and warns against them. I am reminded of a pastor who preached a series of sermons against the sins of the saints. A member of his congregation challenged him one day and said that it would be better if the pastor preached those messages to the lost. “After all,” said the church member, “sin in the life of a Christian is different from sin in the lives of other people.” “Yes” replied the pastor, “it's worse!”           God hates these sins. They are against his moral law (Exod. 20), and those who do them are called ‘sons of disobedience' (v. 6); unrepentant sinners will feel the just wrath of God (Matt. 10:28; 25:19–30; 2 Thes. 1:8–9).        Mark 8:36 "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?              John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Have you trusted Him as your Savior? He can Save you if You ask Him based on His death, burial, and resurrection for your sins. Believe in Him for forgiveness of your sins today.               “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”  -John 8:32             Our mission is to spread the gospel and to go to the least of these with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ; We reach out to those the World has forgotten.              hisloveministries.podbean.com #HLMSocial hisloveministries.net https://www.instagram.com/hisloveministries1/?hl=en His Love Ministries on Itunes Don't go for all the gusto you can get, go for all the God (Jesus Christ) you can get. The gusto will get you, Jesus can save you. https://www.facebook.com/His-Love-Ministries-246606668725869/?tn-str=k*F             The world is trying to solve earthly problems that can only be solved with heavenly solutions   [i] Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 2, p. 134). Victor Books. [ii] VI:7. [iii] VI:7. [iv] Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 2, p. 135). Victor Books. [v] Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 2, p. 135). Victor Books. [vi] Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 2, p. 135). Victor Books. [vii] Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary (Vol. 2, p. 135). Victor Books.

In today's fast-paced world of cryptocurrency booms, sports betting apps, and market volatility, it's easy to blur the lines between investing and gambling. Some even suggest they're essentially the same: putting money at risk in hopes of a reward. But that's a serious oversimplification—and it misses what sets these two activities apart, not just financially but morally and biblically.Let's examine closely how Scripture, wisdom, and faith guide us in thinking rightly about risk, wealth, and the difference between gambling and godly investing.Surface Similarities, Foundational DifferencesYes, both investing and gambling involve uncertainty. But the nature, purpose, and outcome of that uncertainty reveal a stark contrast.Investing is thoughtful risk—measured, intentional, and directed toward long-term growth and productivity. It's about building something: a business, a future, a legacy. Gambling, on the other hand, is a zero-sum game. One person's win always comes at another's loss. There's no product created, no value added—just money changing hands, often driven by chance.Scripture doesn't condemn risk itself. In fact, Ecclesiastes 11:1 encourages wise, forward-looking activity:“Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days.”Farmers sow in faith, business owners launch ventures without knowing outcomes, and faithful stewards invest, trusting God while using His resources wisely.At its best, investing helps others flourish. When you invest in a company, you support its ability to hire employees, create products, and expand services. It contributes to the real economy. This aligns with the biblical call to participate in the common good and steward what we've been given.In contrast, gambling thrives on imbalance. Its business model depends on extracting wealth from those who can least afford to lose it. According to numerous studies, gambling establishments disproportionately profit from those in financial distress. That's not just unfortunate—it's unjust.Scripture speaks clearly on this:“Ill-gotten gains do not profit anyone, but righteousness rescues from death.” - Proverbs 10:2 “Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed.” - Isaiah 1:17When we gamble, we're often not just risking money—we may be supporting an industry that profits from injustice and preys on desperation.Faithful Investing Is an Act of StewardshipIn the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14–30), Jesus praises servants who wisely multiply what was entrusted to them. This wasn't a message about maximizing profits—it was about faithfulness. The servants who acted wisely weren't gamblers but stewards who took action with the Master's interests in mind.That's the heart of Christian investing: not chasing gains but multiplying God's resources to serve others and glorify Him.As stewards, we ask not just what we invest in but why. Are we motivated by generosity or greed? By love for neighbor or love of money?Gambling feeds on a dangerous lie: “If I just get lucky, everything will be better.” It exploits our dissatisfaction and fuels a restless craving for more.But the Bible calls us to contentment, not a compulsive pursuit of wealth.“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.'” - Hebrews 13:5That warning doesn't apply only to gamblers. Even investing, when driven by fear or pride, can become a spiritual trap. Hoarding under the guise of saving. Obsessing over returns instead of resting in God's provision. That's why heart-checks are essential: Am I trusting in God—or in my portfolio?Gambling Turns Money into a God—Investing Can Turn It into a ToolJesus was clear:“You cannot serve both God and money.” - Matthew 6:24Gambling often makes money the master—something to chase, fear, and idolize. But investing, done with a kingdom mindset, makes money a servant—something to steward and direct toward God's purposes.That's why investing should never be seen as a get-rich-quick scheme. It's a long-term discipline rooted in wisdom, patience, and generosity. It's a way of preparing for the future while contributing to the flourishing of others today.Here's the bottom line: how we handle money is never just a financial issue—it's a spiritual one.Gambling often reflects distrust in God's provision and a desire for quick fixes. When done right, investing reflects wisdom, contentment, and a desire to serve.Here are a few reflective questions to consider:Am I making financial decisions out of fear or faith?Is my heart set on what money can do—or on what God has already done?Do I view my investments as a way to bless others or simply benefit myself?Your Security Is in Christ, Not in ReturnsIn today's uncertain economy, it's tempting to look for shortcuts or put our trust in performance. But real peace doesn't come from perfect financial planning—it comes from knowing the One who holds your future.Whether you're investing, giving, saving, or simply getting by, remember:Your ultimate treasure isn't in the stock market or your net worth—it's in Christ.As you steward God's resources, don't chase the illusion of easy wealth. Instead, pursue faithfulness, justice, and generosity.That's not just wise investing. That's worship.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I have a question about what I actually need to do as far as whether we look at an estate attorney, whether we look at a CPA, whether we look at a financial planner. We have several homes and investments and want to create a trust, but we just don't know which direction to go with it.I want to know if our portfolio is conservative enough. We have about $900,000 to $1 million in property. Is property considered aggressive or conservative in an investment mix?What are the pros and cons of changing house title to transfer upon death and adding my kids' names versus leaving it to them in a will?Is it advisable to contact an insurance broker about skyrocketing insurance premiums, and if so, how do I find a reputable one?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly MagazineeHealth | HealthMarkets | Healthcare.govChristian Healthcare Ministries (CHM)Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money (Pre-Order)Look At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. 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Kingdom of God - seek it and righteousness; Common themes of Old and New testament; Jacob vs Israel?; Loins out of joint?; Making Israel stink; Praying with supplication; Gen 10:16; Amorites; Bondage of Egypt; "Corvee"; Bible about government; Sloth leads to tribute; Consent; Socialism vs capitalism; Morality?; Repentance; Removing delusion; Learning to be Israel; Denominational Jews?; Hiding and fleeing from God; Identity; What are you missing?; Understanding "leaven"; Gen 50:1; Relationship of Family; Roman revolution; Republic; Volunteerism; Governments of Cain, Nimrod, Sumer, Egypt…; Strengthening by persecution; Importance of Family; "biet-kuf-hey" (Wept); Sphinx?; Joseph's request of Pharoah; Wrestling with God; "Elders"; Corporation of God; Mourning Jacob; "Threshing floor"; Getting the basics; Gen 13:2; Classes of citizens; Corruption; Saul: first king in Israel; Recognizing congregationalism vs kingdom; Vengeance; Freewill offerings; Jacob's command to Joseph; Forgiveness; Knowing yourself; Coming together as families; Christ's alternative system; Loving our enemy; Juries; Early Rome mimicking Israel; Excusing immorality; Death of Joseph; Land of Israel; Property tax?; Abraham's altars; "licking" blood; Modern vs Early Church; Religion; Doctrines; Covetousness; "One purse"; Social safety net?; What do you really own?; Moral bondage?; Electing new Sauls; Legal charity; Coming to the aid of your neighbor; Early Church ministers; "Not of this world"; Christ's system = charity alone; World system = force; Following Christ's way; Your daily bread; Lacking knowledge; Living altars; 1 Sam 8; Social Security; Christ's commands; Charity = Love, The truth shall set you free.

It’s all he could think about, talk about, and hope for. He wanted it more than anything! And it was just on the other side of the door. When Brian realized the door was locked, he wept. When you long for something more than God, that’s covetousness. If you regularly feel dissatisfied with your life, are willing to hurt others to get what you want…if you find yourself often thinking about how you can get more or struggle to be joyfully generous – or are carrying secret resentment, you might be struggling with covetousness. Right there among sins like murder and adultery is the command, “Do not covet.” It’s a big deal to God! It hurts our relationship with Him and with others. Brian Aulick, lead pastor of Engedi Church and host of the Made to Advance podcast shares practical steps to get victory over covetousness and fall more in love with Jesus. Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow/wgnbSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LUKE 12:13-34

The Scripture readings are Exodus 8:16-24; Ephesians 5:1-9; and Luke 11:14-28. Scripture gives you several ways to fight against the devil and the darkness. But this text gives you one simple, specific weapon to fight back against the forces of evil, and that is thanksgiving. As you give thanks, the darkness flees.

We look over Ephesians 5 and Paul's warning that we walk in the Light of the new nature lest we risk losing the inheritance. We distinguish between the sealed free gift by grace alone of resurrection life, secured by the perfect, finished, and pure sacrifice of Christ on our behalf versus the inheritance of rewards, crowns, and the prize based on our walk and service as believers.We start by stopping in on Paul's time before the Sanhedrin and the High Priest and note Paul's submission to the Law in that age. Never to either gain or maintain the free gift of salvation by grace, but in light of the promised Kingdom to be restored one day in Israel.

The abundant life is a life lived with eternal values. Jesus taught we need to value the spiritual more than the physical, and the eternal more than the temporal. He cautioned us to take heed and beware of greed. Covetousness is the enemy of contentment. It's the lust for more no matter how much you have. Your jealousy shows your idolatry. You're jealous of another and covetous of what they have because they have more of your idol than you do of your idol. You cannot value what God values and give Him your full attention while you are consumed by the distractions of our culture. You can be full of all the world's success and stuff temporarily and forever bankrupt eternally. Contentment is being satisfied with what God has given you, and godliness with contentment is great gain. What does it mean to be “rich” toward God? To be truly rich means to treasure the eternal—the Word of God, the souls of men, and God's eternal kingdom. To live a life of eternal value you must live for things that last forever! Living abundantly means living for the things that last eternally. Take inventory of your heart to find things that you idolize. Your idols will never serve you, but you will forever serve them. The rewards of heaven are greater than the rewards and recognition of this world. Join Pastor Phil as he teaches on how godliness with contentment is great gain! ● Connect with us on Social Media ↴ Facebook: / abundantlifels Instagram: / abundantlifels ● Connect with Pastor Phil ↴ Facebook: / philhopperkc Instagram: / philhopper_kc Web: https://livingproof.co/resources/books/ ● Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey: https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://livingproof.co/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://livingproof.co/ #AbundantLife #Sermon #Jesus #John10:10 #Godliness

Covetousness may seem small, but it can steal our joy, hurt others, and turn our hearts from God. In this message, we unpack why God warns against it and how true contentment is found in treasuring Him above all else.

Covetousness may seem small, but it can steal our joy, hurt others, and turn our hearts from God. In this message, we unpack why God warns against it and how true contentment is found in treasuring Him above all else.

Understanding inspired scripture; Tree of Life; vs Tree of Knowledge; Hiding from light; Nakedness; Aleph; Jacob's wrestling; Seeing the whole truth; Blame game; Spiritual guidance; Entering bondage; Systems of God vs of the "world"; Abraham's journey; "Beersheba"; Abraham's land; Freewill offerings; Living by faith, hope and charity; Essenes; Blessing those that curse you; What is God teaching you today?; Representative money; Legal title; Agreement with government; Wrath of God; Euphrates river?; Gen 48:1; vav+yod+chet+tav-zayin-kuf?; Jacob vs Israel; Praying for daily bread; Allegories; Income tax?; Bondage of Egypt; Seeing your fault; Brothers of Joseph; Exploring whole truth; Ephriam and Manasseh; Rachel's death; Seeing with God's eyes; Blessing sons; Appetite for benefits; Which son was first?; Israel's blessing; Living by God's righteousness; "Displeased"; Foresight; Right and left hands; Golden calf; Another way of government; Hebrew (written) language; Sword and bow?; Making recompence; Pure republics; Tithing; Caring for others; Moses sword and bow?; Red Sea?; "Altars"; God's social security; Sacrifice by choice; Not to be like the world governments; "Civil law"; Individual responsibilities; Prodigal sons; Consequential choices; Learning lessons; Repentance; Blessing Egypt; Sitting in darkness; Darkness and Light; Bloodlines?; Purpose-driven life?; Making Godly choices; Giving choice to others; "darkness"; Separation; Absence; Gen 3:24; Flaming sword turning every way; Beacon?; Willingness to see and know self; Learning patience; NATO?; Knowing history; Divine spark; Things that obscure our vision and thinking; Curses being blessings; hey-pey-kuf; (hey-mem-tav-hey-pey-kuf-tav); Whirling?; Power of HolySpirit; Christ's kind of sacrifice; "Leaven"; Forced sacrifice; Living stones; Covetousness; Welfare snares; Are you Israel?; Stop sitting in darkness; Repent and seek His kingdom and righteousness.

Before we get into our study in Luke 12 today, I would liketo ask you for special prayer, and your patience for these next couple ofweeks. For the next couple of days, I will be extremely busy taking care ofsome family matters that involve my older sister, Lynda Smith, who was put intopalliative care this past week. Then on Tuesday, the 18th, my sonJonathan and I will be flying to India to take care of special situation thereinvolving both of our ministries. We need especially for you to ask the Lordfor wisdom for us, and for safety as we travel.  On Saturday, the 22nd, we will fly from India toCairo Egypt, to meet some ministry partners there and prepare for our scheduledtour to Jordan and Egypt that will take place this fall from October 14thto the 25th. We are hoping many of you will join us on thisunforgettable journey to places where some of the most powerful revelations andmiracles of God in the Bible took place. For more information on this tour,click on this link: https://www.gpartners.org/tour I hope to be back home in Sneads Ferry NC by Friday, March28th. It will be extremely difficult to post daily chats during thistime while I'm away, but I will post updates on our travels when I can. Your prayers and support for all the above are always veryimportant and appreciated!  Luke 12 begins with Jesus giving us two “beware” statements.In verses 1-12, He tells us to “beware of hypocrisy”. In verses 13-21, Hewarns us to “beware of covetousness”. Both of these two sins can destroyour Christian witness and our lives. Yesterday we learned from Colossians 3:1-7,that “covetousness is idolatry”. Covetousness is the sin of puttingother gods before and between you and the LORD God! This is the very first ofthe Ten Commandment in Exodus 20:2-5; "I am the LORD your God, whobrought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. You shallhave no other gods before Me. "You shall not make for yourself a carvedimage, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in theearth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth; you shall not bow downto them nor serve them. For I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visitingthe iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and fourth generationsof those who hate Me” The sin of idolatry was the number one sin that brought God'sjudgment and harshest punishment upon the nation of Israel and sent them intocaptivity. Jesus told the story of the rich farmer who forgot that it was Godthat gave him his wealth and that when he died, he would leave it all behind.When we are committing the sin of covetousness, we are forgetting that God isthe owner of everything and we are only His stewards over it. “The earth isthe LORD'S, and all its fullness, The world and those who dwell therein” (Psalm24:1).  We are also forgetting it is God who gives us breath, time,and skills to get wealth. God warned Israel in Deuteronomy 8:17-20, that afterHe had blessed them for their obedience, they would be in danger of forgettingHim and they would: “Say in their heart, 'My power and the might of my handhave gained me this wealth.' And you shall remember the LORD your God, for itis He who gives you power to get wealth”.  We should take the command that Paul gave to Timothyseriously: “Command those who are rich in this present age not to behaughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives usrichly all things to enjoy. Let them do good, that they be rich in good works,ready to give, willing to share, storing up for themselves a good foundationfor the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life” (1 Timothy6:17-19). Please Lord, don't let us ever forget that You own it all,and anything we have is a gift and blessing from You, and You gave it to us togive to others and bless them. Amen! God bless!

I believe I remember A.W. Tozer writing about how we live inthe age of a humanistic Christianity. Which means it is all about me! What Godand others can do for me. Instead of what I can do for Christ and others.  The sad truth isthat we have raised a generation of irresponsible, disrespectful people becausethey think it is all about them. “Have your own way”. “Do it your way”. “Whatdo you want to do”. “Follow your heart”. These are all indications of a humanisticheart and philosophy of life. It appears that today most Christians have alsogot caught up in this stream of materialism in America. Someone said it sowell, “We live in the day of rat race! We buy things we don't need, with moneywe don't have, to impress people we don't even like”.  The Gospels are full of verses where Jesus deals with thesubject of money, greed, and covetousness. In His first recorded message in Matthew6:19-21, Jesus said, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, wheremoth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up foryourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and wherethieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heartwill be also.” Do you want to know where your heart really is? Look in yourcheck book, look in your credit card statements. See what you spend your moneyand time on, who and what you give your money to.  Jesus basically spends the rest of this chapter dealingwith the subject of covetousness and how to avoid this sin of idolatry that hasdestroyed so many families and lives. First, we need to realize that this sinof covetousness is something that comes from within the heart. Notice whatJesus said this certain rich man did. “He thought within himself…”.  He didn't get his friends and neighbors aroundhim and get upon a soap box and proclaim publicly to everyone, “Look at me! I havespent my life working very hard and now am a very wealthy man.” Jesus also said this man was a fool, not because he wasrich, but because he didn't realize the brevity of his life. The very night he thathe thought about what he would do with his wealth, he died and left his hard-earnedmoney and wealth to others, who would probably waste it. Solomon spoke aboutthis in Ecclesiastes 2:15-20. The rich man also revealed his heart by what he said. “Hethought within himself, saying…”.  You can't help but notice all the I's and “My's”.“What shall I do, since I have no room to store mycrops?' So he said, 'I will do this: I will pull down my barnsand build greater, and there I will store all my crops and mygoods. And I will say to my soul, "Soul, you havemany goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, and bemerry." It is obvious that his heart was all about himself and whathe wanted. This is the essence of humanism and the sin of idolatry! The truthis, it is not about making a living, it is about learning how to live. We shouldn'twonder why our children are so materialistic, when we teach them that they mustget a “good education” so that they can make a good living. And we fail toteach them to live for the eternal.  Colossians 3:1-7 is a great reminder of the importance of livingfor the eternal things of God: “If then you were raised with Christ, seekthose things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand ofGod. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.... When Christ who is our lifeappears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. Therefore put to deathyour members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evildesire, and covetousness, which is idolatry. Because of these things thewrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience, 7 in which you yourselvesonce walked when you lived in them.” Idolatry is the worship of anything that gets between youand God. May God help us not to be a fool like the rich man in this story. God bless!

Luke 12:1-12 begins with Jesus giving a warning to Hisdisciples to, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy”.Jesus said, “Beware of hypocrisy”! Then He teaches us how to overcomethe temptation of hypocrisy and compromising our Christian faith. Hypocrisy isa terrible sin that destroys our responsibility and opportunities to be a faithfulwitness for the Lord Jesus to the lost world around us. We should take thiswarning of our Lord to heart every day! Today in Luke 12:13-21, the Lord is giving us anotherwarning! Here Jesus says, “Take heed and beware of covetousness!” Atthis point, Jesus is approached by a man in the crowd who interrupted Him by askingHim as the Rabbi or Teacher, to solve a family problem and help settle a legaldispute with him and his brother over their inheritance. Rabbis were expectedto help settle legal matters, but Jesus refused to get involved. Why? BecauseHe knew that no answer He gave would solve the real problem, which wascovetousness in the hearts of the two brothers.  The "you" in Luke 12:14 is plural, which meantJesus is speaking to both of the brothers. As long as both men were greedy, nosettlement would be satisfactory. Their greatest need was to have their heartschanged. Like too many people today, they wanted Jesus to serve them but not tosave them. Jesus also knew the crowd needed to hear this warning, so, “He saidto them, Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one's lifedoes not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses."  Jesus knew we needed to hear this warning tooand we should “take heed” and listen carefully to what He has to say about thissin of covetousness. Someone said that covetousness is an unquenchable thirstfor getting more and more of something we think we need in order to be trulysatisfied. It may be a thirst for money or the things that money can buy, oreven a thirst for position and power. Jesus made it clear that true life doesnot depend on an abundance of possessions. He did not deny that we have certainbasic needs (Matt. 6:32; 1 Tim. 6:17). He only affirmed that we will not makelife richer by acquiring more of these things. Mark Twain once defined "civilization" as "alimitless multiplication of unnecessary necessities," and he was right. Infact, many Christians are infected with covetousness and do not know it. Theythink that Paul's admonition in 1 Timothy 6 applies only to the "rich andfamous." Measured by the living standards of the rest of the world, mostbelievers in America are indeed wealthy people. Jesus then told this parable of a rich farmer to reveal thedangers that lurk in a covetous heart. As we read and study it, we will noticeseveral things. We need to recognize that Jesus did not say this wealthy manwas a fool because he was rich. He was not a fool because he worked hard and wasfugal and saved a lot of money that he now had available for himself. No, Jesussays he was a fool because after he acquire this money and goods, that he didn'tknow what to do with it. This no doubt is a sin that many of us have in America. Thepoorest person in America is richer that ninety-five percent of the rest of theworld. We tend to waste money, spend money, and invest money to gain more moneyand a better living, but we spend it and invest it for temporal rather than theeternal. I love this quote by the missionary Jim Elliot, “He is nofool who gives up that which he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.”As we think about this warning from Jesus, we need to look into our own heartstoday and make sure we are not seeking to be satisfied with money orpossessions. Their satisfaction is only temporary and will not meet the deepestneed of our soul that can only be satisfied by our relationship with JesusChrist!  Today, may God help us to “beware of covetousness” and seekJesus first and foremost (Matthew 6:33).  God bless!

Getting out of your bed in the morning requires motivation. Doing your work requires motivation. Sacrificing for your spouse the way God asks us to, requires motivation.   You may be motivated by external forces like your boss, achieving certain bank account numbers, or a personal feeling of accomplishment. Those aren't necessarily bad. But if you're having trouble with motivation for the things that are most important in your life: God, marriage, kids... this episode is for you.    There are two encouragements Jesus gives us that can really help with your motivation to do what is most important:    1- The parable of the Three Servants (Matt 25: 14 - 28)   2- Come to me and I will give you rest -- the burden I give you is light (Matt 11: 28 - 30)   The parable talks of three servants entrusted with money while the master went on a long trip. One was entrusted with 5 bags of silver, another with 2 bags of silver and the last with 1 bag of silver. When the master returned, two of the three had "worked" and "invested" which doubled their silver. But the servant with just 1 bag didn't even try. He was in self-pity, covetousness and fear. The master called him wicked and lazy.    May we not fall into the trap of  a - Self-pity: aka pride, because we SHOULD have a better circumstance. God SHOULD have given us better.  b - Covetousness: looking at someone else's perceived lot in life and crave it c - Fear: Our perspective of God is harsh and unfair so we are paralyzed to try.    Instead, let us look forward to hearing our master's praise. Let us be motivated by the anticipation of seeing God on that day say "well done!" and lavish praise on us for doing what He has asked us to do with what He has entrusted to us.   If this feels like such a heavy weight right now, I want you to be encouraged by the second portion of scripture where Jesus invites us to come to Him with our burdens. And learn from Him. And gain insight on what He ACTUALLY is asking of us. Not to carry the whole world -- but to gain insight into what His burden for us to carry actually is -- which Jesus says "is light".    Come to Him with your burden.    Don't let the enemy tempt you with self-pity, coveting, or fear. Instead, come to Jesus and gain His strength so you can hear "Well done! Good. Faithful. Servant".   In the episode, I give practical outworkings of all of this and I hope it's an episode that will give you a pep in your step and a zing of motivation to do what God is asking of you in your relationship with Him, in your relationship with your spouse and those entrusted to your care.    Love and Blessings, Belah

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What Joseph was really up to; Understanding Israel; Peculiar people; Genesis 44 review; Inspiring humility; Confronting yourself; Family = building block of society; "Religion"; Abraham's faith; Tribute; Judah's pleas; Awakening from darkness?; Insurrectionist Jesus?; Welfare snares; Col 3:5 Covetousness is Idolatry; One purse?; Cities of blood?; Socialism; Conforming to Christ; Eph 5:5; Israel going into bondage; Bible connections; What made Jacob Israel?; Hearing the cries of our brothers; Sacrificing for our father; 1 Sam 8; Hebrew alphabet; Gen 45:1; Joseph revealing himself to his brothers; "behal" = Troubling; Harbingers; Advocating righteousness; Divine spark (yod); Being Israel; Famine; Knowing to whom to listen; Sitting in darkness; Corruption; Calling no man "father"; Social safety net; Generational kingdom; Mayfly example; Drawing near Joseph; Understanding inspired by God; "Goshen" = drawing near; God working through Joseph; Doing what Jesus said; Gift-giving; Chapter 46 - Tribes of Israel; Bondage of Egypt; Benjamin's bigger share; Your place in History; USAID; Follow the money; Offices of power; Seeking God's kingdom and righteousness; Deut 17:14; No king in Isreal; Freewill offerings only; Multiplying horses?; Returning to Egypt; Your choice for king; The solution; Melchizedek; Peace vs force; What to change to; Jeremiah 42:13; Social security; Unjust weights and measures; Golden calves; Acts 7:38; Gal 5:1; Civil cauldrons; Unrighteous mammon; Mt 20:25; Loving your neighbor; Mark 10:42; Blind leading the blind; Who is your father?; Lk 22:25; Sureties for debt; Be willing to sacrifice for others.

Wounds from a friend run deep. In this message on Luke 22:1-6, Pastor Dane walks us through the story of Judas - the well-known betrayer of Jesus. With a closer look at the character and patterns we see shared about Judas in Scripture, we can see where the stem of his betrayal could have come from and how we each get the choice to either be content with Jesus, or covet what we think we can get without him.

“I have learned, in whatever state I am, therewith to be content.” — Philippians 4:11 These words show us that contentment is not a natural propensity of man. “Ill weeds grow apace.” Covetousness, discontent, and murmuring are as natural to man as thorns are to the soil. We need not sow thistles and brambles; they […]

In the Decalogue both the first and the tenth commandments forbid alien gods. The first commandment is obvious - thou shall have no other gods before me. The tenth - thou shall not covet - not quite so much. Why, then does Paul equate covetousness with idol worship?

"Israel"; The "Way" of "Love thy neighbor"; The grace of Pharaoh; Bondage of obligation; Sophistry; Hebrew written language; Pictorial symbols; Alphabet; Letters with meaning; Brothers in prison; Karma; "El" = god; Ruling judges; Making covenants with the world; Joseph's charade; Jacob to Israel; Subjugation by name; Corruption; Wrath of God; Seeing truth about ourselves; Deeds of Jacob's sons; 1 Samuel commander-in-chief; Cultural degeneration; Social safety net; Predators; Genocide; Who's your protector?; Yod = divine spark; Corruption; Draining the swamp?; Ruling over your neighbor; Becoming Israel; Gen 44:1; Rewarding good with evil; Getting his brothers to think; Sloth; Things we refuse to see; Self-determination; Self-reflection; Christian workers of iniquity; Cheating your brothers; Judah's repentance; Present danger; Spiritual introspection; Sureties; Judah's plea; Doing right by our father; Imparting understanding; Tree of Life; Drawing brothers into admission; Seeking to be Israel; Hiding from light = self-destruction; Seeing the error of your way; Altar of the Red Heifer; Sacrifice; "Leaven"; Oppression; Saul's folly; Taking right to choose from your neighbor; Covetousness = idolatry; Are you taking advantage of others?; Cities of blood; Biting one another; Strengthening society; One Purse?; Gen 44:32; Wrestling *with* the power of God; Seeing through the veil; Voluntary sacrifice; Inspiration; Debt; The Spirit of Israel; Legislating repentance?; Freewill offerings; vs Socialism; Following Christ; Doing the will of the father; Becoming merchandise; Repentance?; The song of Moses; Hearing the cries of your brothers; Individual salvation; Seek righteousness.

The Tenth Commandment is a warning against coveting: wanting things others have, that we do not have. Pastor Roy Helu, Jr. covers the dangers of coveting, and provides Biblical insight into the cure.

(An Approach to Church Organization) Kingdom preached by Christ; At hand, for the living; Christ's doctrines; What the early Church was doing; Personality; Switched at birth story; Church Organization; Taking kingdom from Pharisees and appointment to Apostles; Pilate - procurator of Rome; Pilate's proclamation; Old testament "charity"; Servant leaders; Tens, hundreds and thousands; Levites; Perfect Law of Liberty; Incentive for ministers; Helping neighbors succeed; Mark of the Beast; "Cash"; Covetousness; Christ agreeing with Moses; One Church established by Christ; Conforming to Christ; Redefining words; Translational context; Analyzing error; Misinterpretation; Why we congregate; Biblical "study"; Church "nuts and bolts"; Flowcharting The Church?; "Church"; Free assemblies; Types of ministers; Multiple meanings of words; Jubilee; Bank capabilities; Debt forgiveness?; Inflation; Property tax; Legal title; Covetous practices; Repentance; Caring for neighbors; "Visiting" the needy; Religious orders; Church government; Voluntaryism; Armies; Rights from God; Right to make choices; Home schooling; Governing yourselves; Have you repented yet?; Playing church; Religious Order trade or business; Vow of poverty; Following foolish Pharisees; Property owned in common; Jews accepting Jesus; Modern church; vs Church government; Egyptian bondage; Casting bread upon the waters; Fire-assistance example; Flow of contributions through the structure; Kings and priests; Anarchists?; Order of Melchizedek; "Righteous king"; God-allowed governments; Ps 110:4; "word" + hey; Record; Heb 5:6; "taxis"; Body/blood example: network; Being under tribute; Heb 7:17; Kingdom vs congregation; Changing your heart and mind; "Minister"; Who does the minister work for?; Who ordains ministers?; Witness; Choice of giving; Minister functions; Office of minister?; "Corporation sole"; Levites by adoption; Brotherhood under one father; One accord; Recognizing need; Confiscating Church property; Peace. (An Approach to Church Organization (continued)) First Century Church; Modern Christians resemble Pharisees; Are we right?; Jews accepting Christ; Caring for the needy of society; Modern church concerns; Is there grace for you?; Grace = charity; "thank"; "scribes"; Acts 6 organizing; Mammon; Loving neighbors as selves; Corporation sole imitates family; Who's your father?; "parens patria"; Order defined; Republics; "Free from things public"; Thinking Kingdom; Describing Church networking; Connecting congregations; Ordaining by God; Simplicity of Christ's way; Freedom to choose; Debt; Governments exercising authority; Virtue!; Selling yourself into bondage; Essentials of kingdom; Christians leaving Jerusalem; FEMA?; Healing as Christ taught; Sacrifice; Following Holy Spirit; Forgiveness; Types of "love"; Losing sons; Laying down your life for others; Righteous mammon; "sin"; In, but not of the world; Church "service"; Our baggage and trauma; Addictions; Coming into accord with Christ; "Persons"?; Your choice; "Worship"; "Unincorporated Association"; Being Doers of the word; Sewing underwear for Levites?; Your job; Perfect Law of Liberty; Practice virtue.

Syndicated Episode: Avoid Covetousness by Evangelist Laverna Spain.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faith-of-a-mustard-seed-messages-of-faith-through-challenges--4257220/support.

"Polity"?; Early Church activities; Christ's abilities; Gospels vs Apostles; The Comforter; Two-by-two; Inspired authors; Baptism; Christ the king; "Logos" vs "Rema"; Sharing/Charity in the kingdom; Mobilizing resources; "Worship" service; Early Church was decentralized; Social welfare; Daily ministration; "Politeia" G4174; Eph 2:12; Administration of civil affairs; Loving God and neighbor; Acts 22:28; "Conversation"; Being a citizen; Pagan altars of Rome; Corban; Communism; Acts 23:1; Phil 1:27; Political Christ; Elders donating; God's government of love; Public vs private religion; Where is your "service"; Repentance; Perfect law of liberty; Empowering choice in other people; Thievery; Covetousness; Omitting inconvenient truths; What God wants you to do; Article 6: Bishops and Archbishops; Serving the people; Caesar: son of god; Degeneration of society; "Archbishop"; Minister of bishops; "Titular"?; "Rank"; No exercising authority; Relationship; Anti-Christian way of life; Accepting the whole truth; Corruption and apathy; "god" = ruling judge; Lev 25:10; "Power" of ministers?; Pretend Christians; Ps 119:45; Mt 6:9; Electoral College; Democracy; Living from bondage to faith to liberty and abundance; Exercise?; Chores as responsibility, not reward but right; Repentance from bondage; Jealous God; Courage to be kicked out; Forgiving others; Abundance; Life includes choice; If you really believed…; Importance of humility; Election day; Laying down your life; The sin of Sodom and Gomorrah; Mt 23:9; Lk 4:18; Phil 3:16; Your actual priests; Remembering "The Way"; Charity alone; James 1:25; Are you blessed in your deeds?; Pure religion; Legal yet unrighteous; The rationale of Christ; Do you love God?; Respect of persons; Strive and be diligent.

Reprinted books; Nostradamus; Revelation; Wanting an edge; Fake Christs; Censorship; Workers of iniquity; Pharaoh's hardened heart; Gender assignment; Grooming; Society born in Family; Guarding your generations; Public school; Paying forward violence; "Doctrines" taught by Jesus; Pure Religion; "Whole truth" or lie; Covetousness; Hitting girls; Mountains of Samaria; Altars of clay and stone; Judging others; Bringing questions to the Tree of Life; Spiritual depth; Emotion vs spirit; The Great Reset; GMOs; The will of God; Egyptian income tax; Brickmaking; Burdening Israel; "Community"; Depending on each other; Networking contacts; "Love"?; Confirming truth; Sabbath; Delusion; Doubling Hebrew letters; Creation of physical world; Two trees; Spiritual direction; Surrendering your will for His; Meditation; Dopamine; Signs of obedience; Charity vs force; Waiting upon the Lord; Recognizing God's will; Q: Is "Die Hard" a Christmas movie?; Humor of Christ; Discernment of charity; Strengthening the poor; What did Jesus do?; Servants and sons; Be willing to serve.

Today is day 354 and we are studying The Tenth Commandment. 354. How can covetousness lead to other sins? Covetousness begins with discontent and, as it grows in the heart, can lead to sins such as idolatry, adultery, and theft. (2 Samuel 11; 1 Kings 21:1–19; Proverbs 1:8–19; James 1:14–15) We will conclude today by praying the Collect for the Third Sunday in Lent found on page 606 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

What does covetousness mean? Today, we launch into the ninth commandment, which deals with carnal concupiscence. This commandment addresses the tension between the “flesh” and the “spirit.” Fr. Mike emphasizes that purity of heart and temperance are crucial to overcoming lust of the flesh. The more we obey God, the more our hearts see others as God sees them. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 2514-2519. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

By John Massie - How is not being covetous related to contentment? How does being content related to God never leaving or forsaking us?

Segment 1: • Election as a Heart Check: Tomorrow's results reveal where your hope truly lies. • Faith Anchored or Shaken: Misplaced hope in outcomes signals a faith problem. • Divine Sovereignty: God has already determined the outcome—rest in that. Segment 2: • Policy vs. Personality: Christians backed Trump for policies, overlooking flaws. • MacArthur Speaks: Insights on Harris, socialism, and the erosion of values. • Covetousness in Disguise: Socialism is subtly about coveting what isn't ours. Segment 3: • Elevating Men: Stop making idols of leaders like Steve Lawson. • Church Superficiality: Pragmatic churches and the subtlety of satan's influence. • Conscience vs. Preaching: Preach truth beyond personal comfort zones. Segment 4: • Social Justice Push: New Methodist leadership's shift toward social justice. • Female Pastors Debate: A Texas megachurch leaves SBC over female leadership. • Redefining Jesus: The Church struggles with accepting Jesus on His terms, not ours. ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!