Covetousness is to want something because you believe that thing will make you happy. The Hebrew (hamad) is literally “to desire intensely” in a way that becomes a substitute for the devotion and love due to God. It may or may not lead to an act, but it is a sin because it’s still a wrong desire. Positively, the command teaches us about God’s faithfulness, goodness, and provision. We don’t need to worry about our needs being met because our Father knows everything about us (Matthew 6:25-24) and satisfies our deepest longings.

This final commandment is the key to understanding _______________.

The tenth commandment has to do with what’s _______________

The tenth commandment shows us how we should understand the _________________.

“This last commandment is addressed not to those whom the world considers wicked rogues, but precisely to the most upright—to people who wish to be commended as honest and virtuous because they have not offended against the preceding commandments.” ​-Martin Luther

God is not simply looking at my outward actions; God is looking at the inner recesses _______________.

The ultimate issues are not symptoms, but the case, which ______________.

Question: Can those converted to God, obey these commands perfectly?

Answer: “No. In this life, even the holiest have only a small beginning of obedience. Nevertheless, they do begin to live according to all the commandments of God.”

​ ​ ​ ​-Heidelberg Catechism

Coveting is a theological issue: Ultimately, it concerns our relationship with God.

“I find a sufficiency of satisfaction in my own heart, through the grace of Christ that is in me. Though I have not outward comforts and worldly conveniences to supply my

necessities, yet I have a sufficient portion between Christ and my soul abundantly to satisfy me In every condition”

-Jeremiah Burroughs